MSP salaries
The Scottish Parliament is responsible for the payment of salaries for MSPs and members of the Scottish Government.
These arrangements are made under the Scottish Parliament Salaries Scheme.
| Office holder |
Annual salary | Annual salary (including MSP salary) |
|---|---|---|
| MSP | £66,662 | £66,662 |
| MSP (dual mandate) | £22,221 | £22,221 |
| First Minister | £96,567 | £163,229 |
| Cabinet Secretary | £50,097 | £116,759 |
| Minister | £31,383 | £98,045 |
| Presiding Officer | £50,097 | £116,759 |
| Deputy Presiding Officer | £31,383 | £98,045 |
| Lord Advocate | £65,448 | £132,110 |
| Solicitor General for Scotland | £47,328 | £113,990 |
Scottish Parliament Salaries Scheme (79KB, pdf) posted 14 January 2021
Details of MSP and Officeholder salaries from previous years