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Living in Glasgow

Glasgow is a city in the United Kingdom. Glasgow had a population of 640,350 at the end of 2023. At the end of 2024, the regional median gross salary stood at €3,014 per month. Glasgow had an unemployment rate of 6.18% at the end of 2018.

Higher unemployment than 91% of United Kingdom cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 98% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than 72% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Glasgow?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Glasgow.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Glasgow. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Glasgow recurring monthly costs, € per month€808Private kindergarten€295Utilities, 85 m² flat€90Transport pass€39Fitness club€36Internet, 60 Mbps€16Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly39.32 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Col Groceries Index Basket Eur Month86.31 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited36.2 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly807.5 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant19.85 eur3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB16.06 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass89.92 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home295.3 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Glasgow?

The median gross salary is about 4,028 EUR/month (2025). The regional series (home-region basis, 2024) is a separate labelled row in the table.

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions. the regional series (home-region basis, {period}) is a separate labelled row in the table — shown in the table below.

  • Median gross salary: 4,028 EUR/month · ONS ASHE workplace analysis — exact city gross salary6
  • Median gross salary (regional): 3,014 EUR/month · 2026-08-06 · Office for National Statistics (ONS)5

What is the unemployment rate in Glasgow?

The unemployment rate is about 6.2 % (2018).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.18 % · Eurostat2
Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Glasgow is 6.2%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–8Glasgow 6.2%4 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,028 EUR/month31 Dec 2025ONS ASHE workplace analysis — exact city gross salary6Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,014 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)5Official · regional context
Salary Net Avg Eur Month2,970 EUR/month31 Aug 2026Numbeo city cost-of-living page — /cities/uk/glasgow/13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate6.18 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2018Eurostat2Official
Unemployment rate over time10 published observations, 1996–2018
Unemployment rate in Glasgow by year, %4.6%8.4%12.2%15.9%199620042009201520186.2%%

Unemployment rate fell 59.2% between 1996 and 2018, from 15.2% to 6.2%.

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Glasgow. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Glasgow. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count182 count3 Aug 2026Scottish Government11Official
School Count245 count3 Aug 2026Scottish Government11Official

Safety

Crime incidents numbered 756.7 incidents per 100,000 residents at the end of 2024.

How safe is Glasgow?

Police recorded about 757 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 756.7 offences per 100,000 · Scottish Government10
Recorded crime across major citiesGlasgow highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Glasgow highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents756.7 offences per 100,000country median 9,66931 Dec 2024Scottish Government10Official

Mobility and administration

Glasgow's nearest airport was GLA, 11 km away and offered 63 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count63 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights7Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Nearest Major Airport IataGLA3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Public transport monthly pass89.92 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for Glasgow stood at 7 µg/m³ at the end of 2019. Monthly mean temperature moved from 2.9°C in January to 13.8°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Glasgow?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Glasgow annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Glasgow is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–8Glasgow 7.02 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2019European Environment Agency1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.09 · Feb 11.41 · Mar 15.9 · Apr 19.85 · May 23.13 · Jun 26.68 · Jul 25.4 · Aug 24.8 · Sep 22.21 · Oct 17.67 · Nov 13.55 · Dec 11.77 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -8.1 · Feb -6.37 · Mar -7.95 · Apr -5.31 · May -1.78 · Jun 2.6 · Jul 5.22 · Aug 4.07 · Sep 0.52 · Oct -2.24 · Nov -5.31 · Dec -7.54 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 2.87 · Feb 2.86 · Mar 4.11 · Apr 6.55 · May 9.43 · Jun 12.33 · Jul 13.85 · Aug 13.42 · Sep 11.46 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 5.49 · Dec 3.42 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Leeds536,280 residentsLiverpool506,565 residentsSheffield500,535 residentsEdinburgh488,050 residentsManchester470,405 residentsBristol425,215 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Glasgow?

The published population was 640,350 people in June 2023. Source: National Records of Scotland4

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population640,350 people31 Dec 2023National Records of Scotland4Official

Is Glasgow a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on housing · range 45–67%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on housing · range 55–73%
Student64%strong on education, weak on housing · range 55–73%
Family64%strong on family, weak on housing · range 55–73%
Retirement61%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–74%
Population640,350 people31 Dec 2023Official source · National Records of Scotland
Median gross salary4,028 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · ONS ASHE workplace analysis — exact city gross salary
Median gross salary (regional)3,014 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate6.18 %31 Dec 2018Official source · Eurostat
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2019Official source · European Environment Agency
Fitness club membership, monthly39.32 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Independent source · Numbeo
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-05

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities5 count3 Aug 2026Scottish Funding Council9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Glasgow under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Glasgow?

The published population was 640,350 people in June 2023. Source: National Records of Scotland.

Is the air quality good in Glasgow?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

How safe is Glasgow?

Police recorded about 757 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Scottish Government.

What is the typical salary in Glasgow?

The median gross salary is about 4,028 EUR/month (2025). The regional series (home-region basis, 2024) is a separate labelled row in the table. Source: ONS ASHE workplace analysis — exact city gross salary.

What is the unemployment rate in Glasgow?

The unemployment rate is about 6.2 % (2018). Source: Eurostat.

What is the typical salary around Glasgow?

The median gross salary is 3,014 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is Glasgow a good place to live?

Glasgow may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Glasgow, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, taxes [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/glasgow/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. National Records of Scotland nrscotland.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-05
  5. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  6. ONS ASHE workplace analysis — exact city gross salary ONS ASHE workplace analysis · nomisweb.co.uk · checked 2026-09-05
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Scottish Funding Council sfc.ac.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Scottish Government gov.scot · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. Scottish Government gov.scot · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Numbeo numbeo.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Numbeo city cost-of-living page — /cities/uk/glasgow/ Numbeo city cost-of-living page · de.numbeo.com · checked 2026-09-05

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