Average Cooks Salary in Midlothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Midlothian compares
Based on 2025 data, cookss in the Scotland earned £18,535 at the median — 3.6% above the national benchmark of £17,885. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,535 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,081. The all-jobs average in Midlothian is £33,446. By comparison, cookss earn 44.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £18,535 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,081 — 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.
Cooks salary across UK regions
Cooks salary in areas near Midlothian
Salary data is by ONS region. Midlothian is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average cooks salary in Midlothian?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Midlothian) is £18,535 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cooks pay in Midlothian compare to the UK average?
Cooks in the Scotland earn 3.6% above the national median of £17,885. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cooks a well-paid job in Midlothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Midlothian is £33,446. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 44.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cookss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Midlothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.