National government administrative occupations Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 15,000 employees
Median
£28,483
Mean
£28,278
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £28,483 |
| Mean | £28,278 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£544
Mean £562
Hourly
£15.28
Mean £16.27
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £544 | £562 |
| Hourly | £15.28 | £16.27 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. National government administrative occupations earn 9% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 89% of National government administrative occupations work full-time
- 94% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£28,483
Male
£31,182
Female
£25,636
Mean annual pay
All employees
£28,278
Male
£33,146
Female
£25,032
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £28,483 | £31,182 | £25,636 |
| Mean | £28,278 | £33,146 | £25,032 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£31,198
Part-time (median)
£18,099
Full-time (mean)
£31,952
Part-time (mean)
£18,310
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £31,198 | £18,099 |
| Mean | £31,952 | £18,310 |
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