Does Scottish Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Scottish Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Scottish Government. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Scottish Government?

89% of Scottish Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Scottish Government 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Scottish Government?

Policy Officer (32) , Policy Manager (9) , Assistant Statistician (8) , Project Manager (8) , Team Leader (7) , Civil Servant (6) , Manager (6) , Solicitor (6) , Administrator (5) , Analyst (5) , Assistant Economist (5) , Business Analyst (5) , Senior Policy Manager (5) , Senior Policy Officer (5) , Administrative (4)

What are the pros of working at Scottish Government according to real employee reviews?

"• great pension" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good work life balance Kept well informed Nice Senior leaders" ((in 31 reviews)); "Nice people to work with." ((in 27 reviews)); "Very Reliable employer great benefits" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good colleagues and very diverse." ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Scottish Government according to real employee reviews?

"Difficult career progression within current department." ((in 10 reviews)); "Low salary for sector and location" ((in 9 reviews)); "Poor management, inefficiency, no incentive to work harder" ((in 7 reviews)); "their management and leadership is awful." ((in 6 reviews)); "• No bonus" ((in 5 reviews))

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4.1

89% would recommend to a friend

(371 total reviews)

Nicola Sturgeon

70% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Scottish Government has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 371 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Scottish Government employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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371 reviews

4.0

Apr 10, 2026

Great place to work

Business manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• 41 days annual leave after 4 years (incl public holidays • Good career progression • 95% of people are good to work with • Pay progression every year I have been here • Work is fulfilling • great pension

Cons

• Mandatory 2 days in office • No bonus

3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Na

User researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Development opportunities Flexible working N/a

Cons

Lack of progression Re-structuring N/a

4.0

Feb 3, 2026

Secure but understaffed

Casework officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and job security if permanent

Cons

Understaffed. Workload is high along with expectations.

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