Average Salaries in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£29,792
East Lothian
All-Jobs Mean
£32,658
East Lothian
Highest Paid Jobs in East Lothian
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£84,220 (282.7% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£58,016 (194.7% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£53,572 (179.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£40,575 (136.2% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£37,841 (127.0% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£35,737 (120.0% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£32,955 (110.6% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£31,054 (104.2% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£29,579 (99.3% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£29,484 (99.0% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in East Lothian
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£21,282 (71.4% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£17,001 (57.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£16,657 (55.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£16,075 (54.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£13,380 (44.9% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£12,882 (43.2% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£12,263 (41.2% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£11,257 (37.8% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£10,697 (35.9% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£9,662 (32.4% below) |
Compare East Lothian with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£5,691)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£1,759)
- Angus£27,520 (£2,272)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (+£768)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£233)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in East Lothian?
The median annual salary in East Lothian is £29,792, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in East Lothian?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the East Lothian area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to East Lothian. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.