National Records of Scotland salary 2026/27
National Records of Scotland keeps the census, birth, marriage and death records, and the national archives. Its median pay is shown from AA to Grade 6.
National Records of Scotland salaries by grade
| Grade | Median | Take-home a month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | £29,590* | £1,978 | 2 of 26 |
| AO | £32,800* | £2,161 | 5 of 73 |
| EO | £36,610 | £2,357 | 15 of 92 |
| HEO | £44,120* | £2,780 | 13 of 93 |
| SEO | £57,390* | £3,443 | 11 of 93 |
| Grade 7 | £67,100* | £3,876 | 26 of 91 |
| Grade 6 | £88,930* | £4,851 | 11 of 84 |
Median full-time salary at 31 March 2026 from Cabinet Office Civil Service Statistics. * Our estimate from the official 2026 figure for the combined level and the 2025 figure for the grade. Rank compares National Records of Scotland with every department and agency that publishes a figure for that grade. Take-home is full time, alpha member, tax code 1257L, no student loan.
A very high AA and AO
NRS ranks 2nd of 26 at AA and 5th of 73 at AO, with an AO median of £32,800. EO is 15th of 92, HEO 13th of 93 and Grade 6 11th of 84.
The AO figure of £32,800 appears for several Scottish bodies and suggests the Scottish pay scale is generous at entry level. The step from AO to EO adds about £196 a month in take-home.
Against the typical department
| Grade | National Records of Scotland median | Typical department | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | £29,590 | £27,440 | +£2,150 |
| AO | £32,800 | £28,100 | +£4,700 |
| EO | £36,610 | £32,460 | +£4,150 |
| HEO | £44,120 | £39,440 | +£4,680 |
| SEO | £57,390 | £48,220 | +£9,170 |
| Grade 7 | £67,100 | £63,110 | +£3,990 |
| Grade 6 | £88,930 | £78,270 | +£10,660 |
The typical department is the middle one when every department and agency that publishes a figure for that grade is put in order, at 31 March 2026.
What each step up is worth
| Move | Extra gross a year | Extra take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| AA to AO | £3,210 | £183 |
| AO to EO | £3,810 | £196 |
| EO to HEO | £7,510 | £423 |
| HEO to SEO | £13,270 | £663 |
| SEO to Grade 7 | £9,710 | £434 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 6 | £21,830 | £975 |
Extra take-home is smaller than the extra gross pay because of tax, National Insurance and the higher alpha contribution rate that applies as pay rises.
Grades with too few staff to publish a figure are left out. National Records of Scotland may also pay more in London and for specialist roles, and most departments have paid a 2026/27 award since 31 March 2026.
Common questions
How much does an AA earn at National Records of Scotland?
The median AA salary at National Records of Scotland was about £29,590 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £1,978 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an AO earn at National Records of Scotland?
The median AO salary at National Records of Scotland was about £32,800 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £2,161 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an EO earn at National Records of Scotland?
The median EO salary at National Records of Scotland was £36,610 at 31 March 2026, which is about £2,357 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
Does National Records of Scotland pay more than other departments?
It depends on the grade. At AO, National Records of Scotland ranks 5 of 73 departments that publish a figure. At Grade 7 it ranks 26 of 91.
What pension do National Records of Scotland staff get?
Civil servants join the alpha pension scheme. You pay 4.6% to 8.05% of your pay depending on what you earn, and build 2.32% of your pensionable pay as pension each year.