Average Secondary education teaching professionals Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The going rate for secondary education teaching professionalss in the Scotland? £49,684 at the median in 2025. That compares to £44,246 nationally — a gap of 12.3% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £49,684 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,829. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), secondary education teaching professionalss take home 42.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £49,684 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,829 — 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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Secondary education teaching professionals salary in areas near Glasgow City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average secondary education teaching professionals salary in Glasgow City?
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £49,684 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does secondary education teaching professionals pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Secondary education teaching professionals in the Scotland earn 12.3% above the national median of £44,246. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is secondary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Secondary education teaching professionals in the Scotland earn £49,684, which is 42.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for secondary education teaching professionalss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.