Registers of Scotland salary 2026/27
Registers of Scotland keeps the property and land registers for Scotland. It is a non-ministerial department and publishes medians from AO to Grade 6.
Registers of Scotland salaries by grade
| Grade | Median | Take-home a month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £31,390 | £2,080 | 12 of 73 |
| EO | £37,720 | £2,419 | 7 of 92 |
| HEO | £45,570* | £2,862 | 8 of 93 |
| SEO | £57,400* | £3,443 | 6 of 93 |
| Grade 7 | £74,230* | £4,195 | 13 of 91 |
| Grade 6 | £88,670* | £4,840 | 15 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 Registers 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.
Top-ten pay from EO to SEO
Registers of Scotland ranks 7th of 92 at EO, 8th of 93 at HEO and 6th of 93 at SEO. AO is 12th of 73, also strong, and Grade 6 is 15th of 84.
Unlike many Scottish bodies, its AO median of £31,390 and EO median of £37,720 differ from the common Scottish figures, so it appears to set its own scale. The step from EO to HEO adds about £442 a month in take-home.
Against the typical department
| Grade | Registers of Scotland median | Typical department | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £31,390 | £28,100 | +£3,290 |
| EO | £37,720 | £32,460 | +£5,260 |
| HEO | £45,570 | £39,440 | +£6,130 |
| SEO | £57,400 | £48,220 | +£9,180 |
| Grade 7 | £74,230 | £63,110 | +£11,120 |
| Grade 6 | £88,670 | £78,270 | +£10,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AO to EO | £6,330 | £339 |
| EO to HEO | £7,850 | £442 |
| HEO to SEO | £11,830 | £581 |
| SEO to Grade 7 | £16,830 | £752 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 6 | £14,440 | £645 |
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. Registers 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 AO earn at Registers of Scotland?
The median AO salary at Registers of Scotland was £31,390 at 31 March 2026, which is about £2,080 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an EO earn at Registers of Scotland?
The median EO salary at Registers of Scotland was £37,720 at 31 March 2026, which is about £2,419 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does a HEO earn at Registers of Scotland?
The median HEO salary at Registers of Scotland was about £45,570 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £2,862 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
Does Registers of Scotland pay more than other departments?
It depends on the grade. At SEO, Registers of Scotland ranks 6 of 93 departments that publish a figure. At Grade 6 it ranks 15 of 84.
What pension do Registers 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.