Content reviewed · 2026/27 tax year
Is £80,000 a Good Salary in Edinburgh?
On £80,000, you'll take home £4,371/month after tax (Scottish rates) and NI
Salary Calculation Results
Your Take-Home Pay
Annual (net)
£52,457
Monthly
£4,371
Income Tax
£19,932
National Insurance
£3,611
How £80,000 Compares in Edinburgh
Edinburgh scenario: £36,000122% above
UK median (April 2025): £39,039105% above
What Your Money Gets You in Edinburgh
Housing
Average 1-bed rent£950/mo
% of take-home pay22% — Below 30% of net pay
A 30% rent-to-net-pay threshold is a budgeting heuristic, not an affordability or eligibility test. Use your actual rent, debts, childcare and other commitments.
To buy the illustrative Edinburgh home (£290,000):
10% deposit: £29,000
Mortgage: £261,000
Monthly repayment: £1,451/mo
Stamp duty: £4,100
Remaining after modelled costs
Monthly take-home£4,371
Rent (1-bed assumption)−£950
Council tax, energy, commute, food−£660
Approximate disposable income£2,761/mo
£80,000 in Other Cities
| City | Take-Home/mo | Avg Rent | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh (this page) | £4,371 | £950 | £2,761 |
| London | £4,546 | £1,500 | £2,336 |
| Manchester | £4,546 | £850 | £3,066 |
| Birmingham | £4,546 | £750 | £3,166 |
| Leeds | £4,546 | £750 | £3,166 |
| Glasgow | £4,371 | £700 | £3,041 |
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