Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£26,631
Mean
£27,210
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £26,631 |
| Mean | £27,210 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£518
Mean £524
Hourly
£13.38
Mean £14.36
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £518 | £524 |
| Hourly | £13.38 | £14.36 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators earn 15% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Information and communication sector are £1,318/week. Earnings grew +4.4% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 81% of Photographers, audio work full-time (national average)
- 59% are self-employed (national average)
- 96.7% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
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
£26,631
Male
£25,872
Mean annual pay
All employees
£27,210
Male
£26,147
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £26,631 | £25,872 |
| Mean | £27,210 | £26,147 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£28,059
Full-time (mean)
£27,894
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £28,059 |
| Mean | £27,894 |
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