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 2026-09-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | £2,841 | +4.1% | +0.5% | 252,460 |
| South Lanarkshire | £2,754 | +4.0% | +0.4% | 150,570 |
| West Lothian | £2,751 | +4.0% | +0.4% | 87,508 |
| North Lanarkshire | £2,745 | +3.0% | -0.6% | 157,675 |
| Glasgow City | £2,616 | +4.1% | +0.5% | 277,365 |
| Scotland | £2,698 | +4.0% | +0.4% | 2,445,914 |
| United Kingdom | £2,660 | +4.4% | +0.8% | 30,280,860 |
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.