City of Edinburgh
Published at ITL3 (sub-regional) grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-08-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | £2,822 | +3.4% | +0.1% | 251,671 |
| South Lanarkshire | £2,748 | +4.8% | +1.4% | 150,418 |
| North Lanarkshire | £2,738 | +4.4% | +1.1% | 157,550 |
| West Lothian | £2,732 | +3.3% | +0.0% | 87,507 |
| Glasgow City | £2,611 | +3.7% | +0.4% | 276,602 |
| Scotland | £2,686 | +3.6% | +0.3% | 2,441,670 |
| United Kingdom | £2,657 | +3.5% | +0.2% | 30,227,243 |
Figures exact as published; WageSight does not round. The quarterly LAD release means mixed vintages are normal — a row a quarter behind shows its own data month.
Everyday & leisure spending
Everyday and leisure spending, priced at the area's CPI region — not a weekly food shop, rent, energy, or council tax.
Priced at Scotland prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 63.9 healthy years at birth (60.8–67.1) · Scotland 59.4 — significantly higher than Scotland
Men: 63.2 healthy years at birth (60.1–66.2) · Scotland 59.1 — significantly higher than Scotland
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.