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Data Manager Salary in Scotland

How much does a data manager earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£30,550 per year

per year in Scotland · NJC SCP 18–28

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£25,380 per year£30,550 per year£37,600 per year

Manages MIS (SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor), assessment data and statutory returns. Data Manager pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for data managers near Scotland

Compare average data manager pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage data manager salaryJobs
Sandbach£30,875 per yearView jobs
Sandown£30,875 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£30,875 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£30,875 per yearView jobs
Seaford£30,875 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£30,550 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£30,550 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Data Manager get paid in Scotland?

Frequently asked questions about data manager pay in Scotland

How much does a data manager earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a data manager in Scotland is £30,550 per year, typically ranging from £25,380 per year to £37,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scotland a well-paid area for data managers?

Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for data managers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire data managers in Scotland?

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

How can a data manager in Scotland increase their salary?

Data Managers in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 18–28, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between data manager pay in Scotland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £32,500 per year. In Scotland it's £30,550 per year — a discount of £1,950 per year versus the UK average.

Data Manager jobs in Scotland

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