High-paying business administration jobs in Edinburgh

Business administration encompasses the management of operations, resources, and strategic planning within organizations. Administrators develop policies, oversee budgets, and coordinate various departments to ensure effective functioning. Professionals in this field often possess strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.


The 164 business administration jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £25,772 and £56,012 per year. Receptionist, Administrator and Quantity Surveyor are among the most popular high-paying roles in Edinburgh.

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Updated Oct 17, 2026
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Edinburgh, SCT
Scotland
Job postings (Edinburgh)

Quantity Surveyor

Edinburgh

£56,012 per year

Scotland

£52,098 per year

Planner

Edinburgh

£35,581 per year

Scotland

£38,200 per year

Operations Associate

Edinburgh

£32,844 per year

Scotland

£30,519 per year

Dental Receptionist

Edinburgh

£13.85 per hour

Scotland

£13.94 per hour

Personal Assistant

Edinburgh

£13.69 per hour

Scotland

£13.68 per hour

Receptionist

Edinburgh

£13.37 per hour

Scotland

£13.33 per hour

Administrator

Edinburgh

£27,773 per year

Scotland

£26,950 per year

Operations Assistant

Edinburgh

£27,312 per year

Scotland

£27,416 per year

Administrative Assistant

Edinburgh

£25,772 per year

Scotland

£26,602 per year

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