Average Coffee shop workers Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median coffee shop workers salary in the Scotland reached £16,910, sitting 38.9% above the national median of £12,170. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £16,910 stretches to roughly £18,321 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792, so coffee shop workerss sit 43.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,910 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,321 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Coffee shop workers salary in areas near East Lothian
Salary data is by ONS region. East Lothian is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average coffee shop workers salary in East Lothian?
The median coffee shop workers salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £16,910 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does coffee shop workers pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn 38.9% above the national median of £12,170. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is coffee shop workers a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn £16,910, which is 43.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for coffee shop workerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.