Care workers and home carers Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 68,000 employees
Median
£21,450
Mean
£21,814
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £21,450 |
| Mean | £21,814 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,788£21,450
−Income tax
£146£1,753
−National Insurance
£59£710
=Take-home pay
£1,582£18,987
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£21,450
Male
£23,071
Female
£21,129
Mean annual pay
All employees
£21,814
Male
£23,660
Female
£21,417
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £21,450 | £23,071 | £21,129 |
| Mean | £21,814 | £23,660 | £21,417 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£28,241
Part-time (median)
£15,488
Full-time (mean)
£29,234
Part-time (mean)
£16,231
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £28,241 | £15,488 |
| Mean | £29,234 | £16,231 |
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