Higher education teaching professionals Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 27,000 employees
Median
£43,609
Mean
£45,274
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £43,609 |
| Mean | £45,274 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£3,634£43,609
−Income tax
£530£6,355
−National Insurance
£207£2,483
=Take-home pay
£2,898£34,771
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£43,609
Male
£43,502
Female
£45,952
Mean annual pay
All employees
£45,274
Male
£47,189
Female
£42,901
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £43,609 | £43,502 | £45,952 |
| Mean | £45,274 | £47,189 | £42,901 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£52,035
Full-time (mean)
£53,389
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £52,035 |
| Mean | £53,389 |
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