Average Quantity surveyors Salary in Highland
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Highland compares
A quantity surveyors working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £51,960 in 2025 — 0.0% above the national figure of £51,950. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,295. Compared to the Highland average across all roles (£30,400), quantity surveyorss take home 70.9% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,295 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Highland is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average quantity surveyors salary in Highland?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) is £51,960 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quantity surveyors pay in Highland compare to the UK average?
Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn 0.0% above the national median of £51,950. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quantity surveyors a well-paid job in Highland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn £51,960, which is 70.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quantity surveyorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Highland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.