Average Salary in City of Edinburgh (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£37,380
City of Edinburgh · 2025
+12.1% vs UK average
City of Edinburgh Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — City of Edinburgh | £37,380 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | +12.1% (£4,036 more) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
Salaries in City of Edinburgh are comfortably above the UK national average. At £37,380 per year, workers here earn 12.1% more than the national median of £33,344. This reflects healthy employment demand and a diverse local economy.
This wage premium can make City of Edinburgh an attractive proposition for job seekers, particularly those working in professional services, engineering, or public sector roles.
Salary data is sourced from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), which surveys approximately 1% of employee jobs drawn from HMRC PAYE records. The figures represent workplace-based earnings — the pay received by those working in City of Edinburgh, regardless of where they live.