Judge salary in Edinburgh
The average Judge salary in Edinburgh is £92,700 per year (£5,360/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £47.54/hr).
≈ £4,466 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £38.05/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Judge in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £5,360 / month after tax
Hourly: £47.54/hr • Daily: £357/day
Market median for an established Judge in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £6,549 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £61.79/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Judge 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 Judge earning £92,700 takes home £5,360 net per month (or £1,237/week).
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Live Judge 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 Judge pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Judge earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Judge salary in Edinburgh is £92,700 per year (or £47.54 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Judge roles start around £74,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £120,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Judge in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Judge salary of £92,700 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £5,360 per month (approx. £1,237 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 Judge in Edinburgh?
A mid-level Judge in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £47.54/hr (ranging from £38.05/hr for junior roles to £61.79/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £357 per day.
Is a Judge salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £5,360 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 24% of a Judge's take-home pay — leaving £4,080 per month in disposable income.