Average Salary in Dundee City (2025)
Median Annual Salary
£30,523
Dundee City · 2025
-8.5% vs UK average
Dundee City Salary at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Pay — Dundee City | £30,523 |
| UK Median Annual Pay | £33,344 |
| Difference vs UK | -8.5% (£2,821 less) |
| Data Source | ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) |
| Reference Year | 2025 |
What Does This Mean?
At £30,523 per year, median salaries in Dundee City sit somewhat below the UK average of £33,344. This is common in areas with a strong presence of retail, hospitality, or agricultural employment.
It is worth noting that lower wages in an area often correlate with lower costs of living, meaning the real purchasing power of a salary can be higher than the raw figures suggest.
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 Dundee City, regardless of where they live.