Average Salaries in East Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£28,354
East Ayrshire
All-Jobs Mean
£32,919
East Ayrshire
Highest Paid Jobs in East Ayrshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£85,658 (302.1% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£59,454 (209.7% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£55,010 (194.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£42,013 (148.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£39,279 (138.5% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£37,175 (131.1% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£34,393 (121.3% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£32,492 (114.6% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£31,017 (109.4% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£30,922 (109.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in East Ayrshire
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£19,844 (70.0% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£15,563 (54.9% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£15,219 (53.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£14,637 (51.6% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£11,942 (42.1% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£11,444 (40.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£10,825 (38.2% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£9,819 (34.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£9,259 (32.7% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£8,224 (29.0% below) |
Compare East Ayrshire with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£7,129)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£3,197)
- Angus£27,520 (£834)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (+£2,206)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (+£1,205)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in East Ayrshire?
The median annual salary in East Ayrshire is £28,354, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in East Ayrshire?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the East Ayrshire area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to East Ayrshire. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.