Content reviewed · 2026/27 tax year
Salary Guide for Edinburgh
See what every salary level really means in Edinburgh — from take-home pay to illustrative rent ratios and remaining income.
Salary scenario
£36,000
1-bed rent assumption
£950/mo
House-price assumption
£290,000
Take-Home Pay & Living Costs in Edinburgh
| Salary | Take-Home/mo | Rent % Income | Remaining/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £1,430 | 66% | £-180 |
| £25,000 | £1,713 | 55% | £103 |
| £30,000 | £1,997 | 48% | £387 |
| £35,000 | £2,277 | 42% | £667 |
| £40,000 | £2,556 | 37% | £946 |
| £45,000 | £2,836 | 34% | £1,226 |
| £50,000 | £3,048 | 31% | £1,438 |
| £60,000 | £3,489 | 27% | £1,879 |
| £70,000 | £3,931 | 24% | £2,321 |
| £80,000 | £4,371 | 22% | £2,761 |
| £100,000 | £5,209 | 18% | £3,599 |
Based on Scottish tax rates, 5% pension, renting a 1-bed at £950/mo.
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