Average Veterinary nurses Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The going rate for veterinary nursess in the Scotland? £31,986 at the median in 2025. That compares to £26,666 nationally — a gap of 20.0% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £31,986 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,654. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so veterinary nursess sit 8.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £31,986 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,654 — 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.
Veterinary nurses salary across UK regions
Veterinary nurses salary in areas near Glasgow City
Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Veterinary nurses Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Veterinary nurses salary guide →Find Veterinary nurses jobs in Glasgow City
Explore roles paying around £31,986/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average veterinary nurses salary in Glasgow City?
The median veterinary nurses salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £31,986 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does veterinary nurses pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Veterinary nurses in the Scotland earn 20.0% above the national median of £26,666. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is veterinary nurses a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Veterinary nurses in the Scotland earn £31,986, which is 8.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for veterinary nursess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.