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Average Cooks Salary in West Lothian

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£18,535

+£650 (3.6% above) vs UK average

UK median: £17,885 · Hourly: £13.50

Scotland vs all UK regions

Wales£17,717Scotland£18,535North East£20,553

Mean annual: £18,299 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How West Lothian compares

vs UK average for cookss +£650 (3.6% above)

vs West Lothian all-jobs average -£14,000 (43.0% below)

In 2025, cookss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £18,535 — that's 3.6% above the national average 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 West Lothian is £32,535. By comparison, cookss earn 43.0% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cooks salary in West Lothian?

The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes West Lothian) 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 West Lothian 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 West Lothian compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in West Lothian is £32,535. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 43.0% below the local average across all occupations.