Average Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Based on 2025 data, water and sewerage plant operativess in the Scotland earned £37,592 at the median — 3.8% below the national benchmark of £39,057. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £37,592 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £40,728. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), water and sewerage plant operativess take home 7.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £37,592 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £40,728 — 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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Water and sewerage plant operatives salary in areas near Glasgow City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average water and sewerage plant operatives salary in Glasgow City?
The median water and sewerage plant operatives salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £37,592 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does water and sewerage plant operatives pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Water and sewerage plant operatives in the Scotland earn 3.8% below the national median of £39,057. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is water and sewerage plant operatives a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Water and sewerage plant operatives in the Scotland earn £37,592, which is 7.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for water and sewerage plant operativess cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.