The entry pay point for each year is as follows: From 1 August 2010 – £15,792 From 1 August 2011 – £15,792 From 1 August 2012 – £15,792 From 1 August 2013 – £16,042 From 1 August 2014 – £16,442 All Scottish Government employees are paid above the Scottish Living Wage. With effect from 1 August 2015 the A3 entry pay point increases to £16,842.