Average Sales accounts and business development managers Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
A sales accounts and business development managers working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £54,813 in 2025 — 2.2% below the national figure of £56,021. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,813 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,386. The all-jobs average in Aberdeen City is £35,483. By comparison, sales accounts and business development managerss earn 54.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,813 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,386 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales accounts and business development managers salary in Aberdeen City?
The median sales accounts and business development managers salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £54,813 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sales accounts and business development managers pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Sales accounts and business development managers in the Scotland earn 2.2% below the national median of £56,021. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sales accounts and business development managers a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Sales accounts and business development managers in the Scotland earn £54,813, which is 54.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sales accounts and business development managerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.