Local government administrative occupations Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£27,848
Mean
£28,602
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £27,848 |
| Mean | £28,602 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£540
Mean £541
Hourly
£14.92
Mean £16.80
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £540 | £541 |
| Hourly | £14.92 | £16.80 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Local government administrative occupations earn 11% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 71% of Local government administrative occupations work full-time
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,321£27,848
−Income tax
£254£3,045
−National Insurance
£102£1,222
=Take-home pay
£1,965£23,580
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£31,527
Full-time (mean)
£33,104
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £31,527 |
| Mean | £33,104 |
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