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Archivist Salary in Edinburgh

How much does an archivist earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£28,215 per year

per year in Edinburgh · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,780 per year£28,215 per year£35,640 per year

Archivist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical archivist pay across the UK. Archivist pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for archivists near Edinburgh

Compare average archivist pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage archivist salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£28,215 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£28,215 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£27,075 per yearView jobs
Livingston£27,075 per yearView jobs
Stirling£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dundee£26,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Archivist get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about archivist pay in Edinburgh

How much does an archivist earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for an archivist in Edinburgh is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for archivists?

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for archivists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire archivists in Edinburgh?

Live archivist openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an archivist in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Archivists in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between archivist pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.

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