UK Profession Salary After Tax in Scotland 2025-26
Scottish income tax rates apply — Higher Rate (42%) from £43,663. Select your profession to see Scottish take-home pay.
Teacher
£29,000–£47,000
£29,383/yr Scotland
NHS Nurse
£29,970–£36,483
£27,414/yr Scotland
Police Officer
£24,780–£48,231
£25,123/yr Scotland
Accountant
£28,000–£65,000
£33,643/yr Scotland
Software Engineer
£35,000–£90,000
£40,775/yr Scotland
Solicitor
£30,000–£80,000
£39,095/yr Scotland
Electrician
£25,000–£48,000
£27,963/yr Scotland
Engineer
£28,000–£65,000
£34,992/yr Scotland
Data Scientist
£35,000–£85,000
£40,775/yr Scotland
Pharmacist
£35,000–£60,000
£35,992/yr Scotland
Physiotherapist
£29,970–£45,000
£30,093/yr Scotland
Social Worker
£28,000–£50,000
£28,673/yr Scotland
Dentist
£40,000–£110,000
£49,175/yr Scotland
Architect
£28,000–£60,000
£33,643/yr Scotland
Project Manager
£35,000–£75,000
£39,095/yr Scotland
HR Manager
£30,000–£65,000
£35,492/yr Scotland
Marketing Manager
£30,000–£65,000
£35,492/yr Scotland
Web Developer
£25,000–£65,000
£32,223/yr Scotland
Chef
£20,000–£45,000
£23,703/yr Scotland
Plumber
£25,000–£55,000
£29,383/yr Scotland
Junior Doctor
£32,398–£40,257
£29,820/yr Scotland
Veterinarian
£29,000–£60,000
£32,223/yr Scotland
Firefighter
£26,000–£40,000
£26,543/yr Scotland
Surveyor
£27,000–£65,000
£34,992/yr Scotland
Civil Servant
£20,000–£55,000
£26,543/yr Scotland
Paramedic
£29,970–£44,962
£29,537/yr Scotland
Optometrist
£32,000–£65,000
£36,992/yr Scotland
Carpenter
£25,000–£50,000
£27,963/yr Scotland
Welder
£24,000–£46,000
£26,543/yr Scotland
Mechanic
£22,000–£44,000
£25,123/yr Scotland
HGV Driver
£28,000–£50,000
£29,383/yr Scotland
Bus Driver
£23,000–£38,000
£24,413/yr Scotland
Train Driver
£48,000–£75,000
£43,575/yr Scotland
Commercial Pilot
£40,000–£140,000
£59,925/yr Scotland
Air Traffic Controller
£50,000–£100,000
£51,975/yr Scotland
Journalist
£20,000–£60,000
£26,543/yr Scotland
Data Analyst
£25,000–£60,000
£32,223/yr Scotland
Probation Officer
£26,000–£45,000
£27,253/yr Scotland
Prison Officer
£25,800–£38,000
£25,833/yr Scotland
Court Clerk
£20,000–£38,000
£23,703/yr Scotland
Barrister
£25,000–£200,000+
£54,625/yr Scotland
Civil Engineer
£28,000–£65,000
£35,492/yr Scotland
Mechanical Engineer
£28,000–£65,000
£35,992/yr Scotland
Electrical Engineer
£28,000–£68,000
£36,492/yr Scotland
Chemical Engineer
£32,000–£75,000
£39,095/yr Scotland
GP Doctor
£70,000–£120,000
£65,225/yr Scotland
NHS Consultant
£93,666–£126,281
£70,525/yr Scotland
Nurse Practitioner
£37,338–£52,522
£35,992/yr Scotland
Speech Therapist
£29,970–£45,000
£29,383/yr Scotland
Radiographer
£32,000–£52,000
£33,643/yr Scotland
Midwife
£30,000–£48,000
£30,803/yr Scotland
Occupational Therapist
£30,000–£48,000
£30,803/yr Scotland
Dietitian
£28,000–£48,000
£30,803/yr Scotland
Biomedical Scientist
£28,000–£48,000
£30,803/yr Scotland
Psychologist
£38,000–£70,000
£36,992/yr Scotland
Vet Surgeon
£32,000–£70,000
£33,643/yr Scotland
Dentist (Private)
£55,000–£120,000
£54,625/yr Scotland
Optometrist (Community)
£35,000–£60,000
£35,492/yr Scotland
Radiologist
£70,000–£115,000
£60,985/yr Scotland
Anaesthetist
£72,000–£115,000
£62,575/yr Scotland
Forensic Scientist
£25,000–£45,000
£26,543/yr Scotland
Meteorologist
£28,000–£52,000
£28,673/yr Scotland
Geologist
£28,000–£60,000
£30,803/yr Scotland
Economist
£35,000–£80,000
£39,095/yr Scotland
Statistician
£30,000–£65,000
£33,643/yr Scotland
Actuary
£40,000–£100,000
£46,375/yr Scotland
Urban Planner
£28,000–£55,000
£30,803/yr Scotland
Librarian
£22,000–£40,000
£23,703/yr Scotland
Museum Curator
£25,000–£50,000
£26,543/yr Scotland
Army Officer
£32,000–£70,000
£33,643/yr Scotland
Police Constable
£29,000–£46,000
£30,803/yr Scotland
NHS Paramedic
£28,000–£45,000
£29,383/yr Scotland
Electrician (Contractor)
£32,000–£58,000
£33,643/yr Scotland
IT Support
£22,000–£40,000
£23,703/yr Scotland
Financial Analyst
£30,000–£70,000
£35,492/yr Scotland
Product Manager
£45,000–£100,000
£46,375/yr Scotland
Estate Agent
£18,000–£50,000
£23,703/yr Scotland
Business Analyst
£35,000–£70,000
£36,992/yr Scotland
Management Consultant
£45,000–£120,000
£49,175/yr Scotland
Cybersecurity Analyst
£35,000–£80,000
£39,095/yr Scotland
Teaching Assistant
£17,000–£26,000
£17,228/yr Scotland
Care Worker
£18,000–£27,000
£19,388/yr Scotland
Recruitment Consultant
£22,000–£65,000
£28,673/yr Scotland
Sales Manager
£35,000–£80,000
£37,992/yr Scotland
Operations Manager
£35,000–£75,000
£36,992/yr Scotland
University Lecturer
£37,000–£64,000
£36,992/yr Scotland
Quantity Surveyor
£32,000–£70,000
£35,992/yr Scotland
DevOps Engineer
£50,000–£90,000
£46,375/yr Scotland
UX Designer
£35,000–£80,000
£39,095/yr Scotland
Tax Advisor
£35,000–£90,000
£37,992/yr Scotland
Compliance Officer
£35,000–£80,000
£37,992/yr Scotland
Paralegal
£20,000–£45,000
£23,703/yr Scotland
Headteacher
£50,000–£100,000
£49,175/yr Scotland
Logistics Manager
£30,000–£60,000
£32,223/yr Scotland
Structural Engineer
£32,000–£65,000
£35,492/yr Scotland
Profession salaries in Scotland — Scottish income tax
Scotland uses six income tax bands, meaning higher-earning professionals pay more tax than in England. A software engineer earning £70,000 in Scotland pays roughly £1,900 more income tax per year than in England. For roles above £43,663, Scottish Higher Rate (42%) applies vs England's 40%.