UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Import/Export Clerk salary in Edinburgh

The average Import/Export Clerk salary in Edinburgh is £25,800 per year (£1,841/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £13.23/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£20,600 / year

≈ £1,529 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £10.56/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Import/Export Clerk in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£25,800 / year

≈ £1,841 / month after tax

Hourly: £13.23/hr • Daily: £99/day

Market median for an established Import/Export Clerk in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£33,500 / year

≈ £2,303 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £17.18/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Import/Export Clerk 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 Import/Export Clerk earning £25,800 takes home £1,841 net per month (or £425/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £1,841
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Edinburgh £1,280 (70% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £561 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Import/Export Clerk pay in Edinburgh

How much does a Import/Export Clerk earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?

The average Import/Export Clerk salary in Edinburgh is £25,800 per year (or £13.23 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Import/Export Clerk roles start around £20,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £33,500 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a Import/Export Clerk in Edinburgh after UK tax?

On a median Import/Export Clerk salary of £25,800 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,841 per month (approx. £425 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 Import/Export Clerk in Edinburgh?

A mid-level Import/Export Clerk in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £13.23/hr (ranging from £10.56/hr for junior roles to £17.18/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £99 per day.

Is a Import/Export Clerk salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?

With a net monthly income of £1,841 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 70% of a Import/Export Clerk's take-home pay — leaving £561 per month in disposable income.

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