Cabinet Maker salary in Edinburgh
The average Cabinet Maker salary in Edinburgh is £27,800 per year (£1,961/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £14.26/hr).
≈ £1,625 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £11.38/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Cabinet Maker in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,961 / month after tax
Hourly: £14.26/hr • Daily: £107/day
Market median for an established Cabinet Maker in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,465 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £18.56/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Cabinet Maker specialists in Edinburgh (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Edinburgh
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Cabinet Maker earning £27,800 takes home £1,961 net per month (or £453/week).
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Live Cabinet Maker jobs in Edinburgh
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Mental Health Officer - Waverley Court - 16866_1793105912
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Investigating Officer - Waverley Court - 17058_1792684254
£47,639CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Engineering Supervisor
£27,852Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 2HD
Social Worker (Children's Services) - Waverley Court - 16938_1792421008
£40,501City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Chef
£29,778Côte • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
Frequently asked questions about Cabinet Maker pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Cabinet Maker earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Cabinet Maker salary in Edinburgh is £27,800 per year (or £14.26 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Cabinet Maker roles start around £22,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £36,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Cabinet Maker in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Cabinet Maker salary of £27,800 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,961 per month (approx. £453 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Cabinet Maker in Edinburgh?
A mid-level Cabinet Maker in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £14.26/hr (ranging from £11.38/hr for junior roles to £18.56/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £107 per day.
Is a Cabinet Maker salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £1,961 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 65% of a Cabinet Maker's take-home pay — leaving £681 per month in disposable income.
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