Average Salary in Glasgow (2025)

The average salary in Glasgow in 2025 is £680 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around £2,210 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Glasgow.

The median weekly salary in Glasgow is £680, which is below the UK baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about £2,210. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of £950 takes a noticeable share of monthly income.

Median weekly salary
£680
Median hourly pay
£17.1
Estimated monthly take-home
£2,210
Rent burden
43.0%

Salary snapshot for Glasgow

MetricValue
Median weekly salary£680
Median hourly pay£17.1
Estimated monthly take-home£2,210
Difference vs UK average-6.6%
1-bed rent in city centre£950
Rent burden share43.0%

Cost of living link

Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Glasgow.

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Glasgow after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Glasgow is around £2,210 per month based on median salary data.

Is Glasgow expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Glasgow for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Glasgow?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 43.0% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: ONS ASHE for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-03-28.