UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Factory Worker salary in Edinburgh

The average Factory Worker salary in Edinburgh is £21,600 per year (£1,589/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.08/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£17,300 / year

≈ £1,331 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £8.87/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Factory Worker in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£21,600 / year

≈ £1,589 / month after tax

Hourly: £11.08/hr • Daily: £83/day

Market median for an established Factory Worker in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£28,100 / year

≈ £1,979 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £14.41/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Factory Worker 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 Factory Worker earning £21,600 takes home £1,589 net per month (or £367/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £1,589
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Edinburgh £1,280 (81% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £309 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Factory Worker pay in Edinburgh

How much does a Factory Worker earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?

The average Factory Worker salary in Edinburgh is £21,600 per year (or £11.08 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Factory Worker roles start around £17,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £28,100 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a Factory Worker in Edinburgh after UK tax?

On a median Factory Worker salary of £21,600 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,589 per month (approx. £367 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 Factory Worker in Edinburgh?

A mid-level Factory Worker in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.08/hr (ranging from £8.87/hr for junior roles to £14.41/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £83 per day.

Is a Factory Worker salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?

With a net monthly income of £1,589 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 81% of a Factory Worker's take-home pay — leaving £309 per month in disposable income.

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