Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a librarian earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£25,850 per year
per year in Scotland · NJC support staff scale
Librarian pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Librarian pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average librarian pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average librarian salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £25,850 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £25,850 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Scotland
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in ScotlandAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Scotland
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a librarian in Scotland is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for librarians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live librarian openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Librarians in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Scotland it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.
Live librarian vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Librarian jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.