Scottish Borders
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 2026-05-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dunbartonshire | £2,991 | +5.5% | +2.4% | 48,155 |
| Midlothian | £2,715 | +5.4% | +2.4% | 45,714 |
| East Lothian | £2,694 | +5.7% | +2.6% | 48,991 |
| Inverness and Nairn | £2,639 | +5.8% | +2.8% | 46,130 |
| Scottish Borders | £2,475 | +5.4% | +2.4% | 47,109 |
| Scotland | £2,669 | +5.3% | +2.3% | 2,444,169 |
| United Kingdom | £2,626 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 30,253,517 |
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 healthy years at birth (58.6–67.5) · Scotland 59.4 — not significantly different from Scotland
Men: 62.3 healthy years at birth (58.6–66) · Scotland 59.1 — not significantly different from Scotland
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.