Average Senior care workers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical senior care workers in the Scotland earned £26,043. Compared to the UK median of £27,417, that's 5.0% below. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,043 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,216. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), senior care workerss take home 25.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £26,043 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,216 — 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. Glasgow City 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 senior care workers salary in Glasgow City?
The median senior care workers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £26,043 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does senior care workers pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Senior care workers in the Scotland earn 5.0% below the national median of £27,417. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is senior care workers a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Senior care workers in the Scotland earn £26,043, which is 25.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior care workerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.