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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr

Film / TV Production Salary in Scotland

Scotland operates partially distinct labour markets, with Edinburgh and Glasgow commanding salaries that can rival or exceed many English regions. The financial services sector in Edinburgh, technology industry, oil and gas (Aberdeen) and public sector all provide strong employment.

Living costs in Edinburgh rival the South East, while Glasgow and other Scottish cities offer more affordable alternatives. Scottish income tax rates differ from the rest of the UK.

Entry Salary
£22,050
Peak Salary
£84,000
Growth
▲ 281%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.3m
WINDOW: TRAJECTORY

Salary Trajectory

StageYrs ExpP25MedianP75P90
Runner / Production Assistant0+£18,900£22,050£25,200£28,350
Production Coordinator / Researcher2+£25,200£29,400£34,650£39,900
Production Manager / Assistant Producer5+£33,600£42,000£50,400£57,750
Producer / Line Producer9+£44,100£57,750£73,500£89,250
Series Producer / Executive Producer15+£63,000£84,000£110,250£147,000

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WINDOW: REGIONAL COMPARISON

How Scotland Compares

Mid-career Film / TV Production median salary by region

London
£52,800
South East
£42,400
Scotland
£42,000
East of England
£40,800
South West
£39,600
North West
£39,600
West Midlands
£39,200
Northern Ireland
£39,200
Yorkshire and The Humber
£38,000
Wales
£38,000
East Midlands
£37,600
North East
£36,400
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Film / TV Production in Other Regions

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.