Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service salary 2026/27
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service runs the courts and tribunals in Scotland. It is a Scottish body with its own published medians from AA to Grade 6.
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service salaries by grade
| Grade | Median | Take-home a month | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | £26,880* | £1,824 | 15 of 26 |
| AO | £30,240* | £2,015 | 20 of 73 |
| EO | £37,110 | £2,385 | 9 of 92 |
| HEO | £44,400* | £2,796 | 9 of 93 |
| SEO | £55,720* | £3,421 | 20 of 93 |
| Grade 7 | £72,820* | £4,132 | 17 of 91 |
| Grade 6 | £89,010* | £4,855 | 8 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 Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service 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.
Better paid than the courts in England and Wales
SCTS ranks 9th of 92 at EO and 9th of 93 at HEO, with an EO median of £37,110. That is far ahead of HM Courts and Tribunals Service in England and Wales.
Grade 6 is 8th of 84 at £89,010, and AA is 15th of 26. The step from AO to EO is worth about £370 a month in take-home.
Against the typical department
| Grade | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service median | Typical department | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | £26,880 | £27,440 | -£560 |
| AO | £30,240 | £28,100 | +£2,140 |
| EO | £37,110 | £32,460 | +£4,650 |
| HEO | £44,400 | £39,440 | +£4,960 |
| SEO | £55,720 | £48,220 | +£7,500 |
| Grade 7 | £72,820 | £63,110 | +£9,710 |
| Grade 6 | £89,010 | £78,270 | +£10,740 |
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 | £3,360 | £191 |
| AO to EO | £6,870 | £370 |
| EO to HEO | £7,290 | £411 |
| HEO to SEO | £11,320 | £625 |
| SEO to Grade 7 | £17,100 | £711 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 6 | £16,190 | £723 |
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. Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service 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 Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service?
The median AA salary at Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service was about £26,880 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £1,824 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an AO earn at Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service?
The median AO salary at Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service was about £30,240 at 31 March 2026 (our estimate from official figures), which is about £2,015 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
How much does an EO earn at Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service?
The median EO salary at Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service was £37,110 at 31 March 2026, which is about £2,385 a month after tax, NI and alpha at 2026/27 rates.
Does Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service pay more than other departments?
It depends on the grade. At Grade 6, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service ranks 8 of 84 departments that publish a figure. At AA it ranks 15 of 26.
What pension do Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service 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.