Scottish Joint Council salary scales

The Scottish Joint Council (SJC) salary scales are agreed and released annually by COSLA. Mainly used in public sector organisations, we use these to support voluntary sector organisations in setting salaries for employees that reflect salaries in similar sectors.

SCVO members and subscribers to our HR Service get exclusive access to the pay scales and associated guidance.

If you have any questions regarding these documents, please contact hrservice@scvo.scot

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Last modified on 14 July 2025

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