Purchasing Managers and Directors Salary in Scotland (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£42,716
Scotland median
£49,304
Scotland mean
£56,779
UK national median
-24.8%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a purchasing managers and directors working in Scotland is £42,716 per year (gross, before tax) — 24.8% below the UK national median of £56,779 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in Scotland? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How Scotland Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
London £71,098 +25.2%
Yorkshire and The Humber £60,189 +6.0%
South East £54,694 -3.7%
South West £49,504 -12.8%
Wales £47,971 -15.5%
Scotland £42,716 -24.8%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a purchasing managers and directors in Scotland?

The median salary in Scotland is £42,716 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £49,304.

How does Scotland pay compare to the UK national average?

Scotland is 24.8% below the UK national median of £56,779 for this occupation.

Which UK region pays purchasing managers and directors the most?

Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, London has the highest median at £71,098 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25