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Scotland flag Scotland vs England flag England

Side-by-side wage comparison within United Kingdom.

Scotland flag

Scotland

Minimum Wage

£12.21 /hr

$16.44 USD

-4% vs United Kingdom national rate

Avg. gross salary

£3,310 /mo

England flag

England

Minimum Wage

£12.21 /hr

$16.44 USD

-4% vs United Kingdom national rate

Avg. gross salary

£3,300 /mo

Scotland and England share the same minimum wage of £12.21 per hour. Average gross salaries are 0% higher in Scotland at £3,310/mo. Scotland's economy centers on oil and gas and financial services, while England is driven by financial services and technology.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Scotland and England
Metric Scotland England
Minimum wage /hr £12.21 $16.44 £12.21 $16.44
Minimum wage /mo £2,115.07 /mo $2,847.81 £2,115.07 /mo $2,847.81
Minimum wage /yr £25,380.80 /yr $34,173.69 £25,380.80 /yr $34,173.69
Avg. gross salary /mo £3,310 /mo $4,456.71 £3,300 /mo $4,443.25
Median individual income /yr £33,061 /yr $44,514.61 £33,080 /yr $44,540.19

Percentage differences compare Scotland to England.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the minimum wage in Scotland compare to England?

Scotland: £12.21/hr ($16.44 USD). England: £12.21/hr ($16.44 USD).

What is the average salary in Scotland vs England?

Scotland: £3,310/mo. England: £3,300/mo.