Aberdeen Average Salary After Tax 2025-26
Average: £36,000/year · Scotland · Scottish income tax rates apply · ONS ASHE 2024
Aberdeen average salary tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary (average) | £36,000 | £3,000 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 |
| Income Tax | −£4,743 | −£395 |
| National Insurance | −£1,874 | −£156 |
| Net take-home | £29,383 | £2,449 |
About salaries in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, historically driven by the North Sea oil and gas industry. Median full-time earnings are around £36,000 — above the Scottish average. Scottish income tax rates apply to Aberdeen residents.
Average salary in Aberdeen — what you take home
The median full-time employee salary in Aberdeen is approximately £36,000 per year, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024 data. After Income Tax and National Insurance, the average take-home pay is £29,383 per year — or £2,449 per month.
Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, historically driven by the North Sea oil and gas industry. Median full-time earnings are around £36,000 — above the Scottish average. Scottish income tax rates apply to Aberdeen residents.
Out of £36,000, the average Aberdeen worker pays £4,743 in Income Tax and £1,874 in National Insurance. The effective combined tax rate is 18.38%.
These figures are for a standard employee with no pension contributions, student loan, or other deductions beyond standard Income Tax and National Insurance. Use the calculator above to enter your specific salary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Aberdeen after tax?
The average (median) full-time salary in Aberdeen is approximately £36,000 per year (based on ONS ASHE 2024 data). After Income Tax (£4,743) and National Insurance (£1,874), the take-home pay is £29,383/year — or £2,449/month.
What is the average take-home pay in Aberdeen per month?
Based on an average salary of £36,000 in Aberdeen, the monthly take-home pay after tax is £2,449. This is after Income Tax (£395/month) and National Insurance (£156/month).
What are average earnings in Aberdeen?
According to ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024, the median full-time employee earnings in Aberdeen are approximately £36,000 per year. This is the midpoint — half of full-time workers earn more, half earn less.
How does Aberdeen compare to the UK average salary?
The UK median full-time salary was approximately £35,000 in 2024. Aberdeen has a median of approximately £36,000. Location, industry mix, and cost of living all influence local salary levels.
What income tax band do most Aberdeen workers fall into?
At the Aberdeen average salary of £36,000, most workers fall into the Basic Rate band (20% income tax) in Scotland. The effective combined tax rate (Income Tax + NI) is 18.38%.
What are the main industries driving salaries in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, historically driven by the North Sea oil and gas industry. Median full-time earnings are around £36,000 — above the Scottish average. Scottish income tax rates apply to Aberdeen residents.
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