Does Scottish Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Scottish Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Scottish Government. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Scottish Government?

92% of Scottish Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Scottish Government 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Scottish Government?

Policy Officer (34) , 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 Advisor (5) , Senior Policy Manager (5) , Senior Policy Officer (5)

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

"• great pension" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance Kept well informed Nice Senior leaders" ((in 33 reviews)); "Nice people to work with." ((in 28 reviews)); "Very Reliable employer great benefits" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good colleagues and very diverse." ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Low salary for sector and location" ((in 11 reviews)); "No career progression or professional development" ((in 10 reviews)); "their management and leadership is awful." ((in 7 reviews)); "• No bonus" ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor management, inefficiency, no incentive to work harder" ((in 6 reviews))

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Enjoyable, but limited career progression - Anonymous employee Scottish Government Employee Review

4.0

4 July 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Good colleagues and great work/life balance

Cons

Poor career progression, especially at the moment.

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5.0

13 Dec 2022

Senior policy officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good management Flexi time Good pension

Cons

Salary and compensation Slow processes

5.0

28 June 2026

Senior policy advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good employer, considerate of the well being of the staff. Very inclusive as well, doesnt tolerate any bullish attitude.

Cons

not applicable, they alway balance meeting both the needs of the people and the staff.

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