Average Salaries in Midlothian
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£33,446
Midlothian
All-Jobs Mean
£37,659
Midlothian
Highest Paid Jobs in Midlothian
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£80,566 (240.9% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£54,362 (162.5% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£49,918 (149.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£36,921 (110.4% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£34,187 (102.2% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£32,083 (95.9% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£29,301 (87.6% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£27,400 (81.9% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£25,925 (77.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£25,830 (77.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Midlothian
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£24,936 (74.6% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£20,655 (61.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£20,311 (60.7% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£19,729 (59.0% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£17,034 (50.9% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£16,536 (49.4% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£15,917 (47.6% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£14,911 (44.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£14,351 (42.9% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£13,316 (39.8% below) |
Compare Midlothian with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£2,037)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£1,895)
- Angus£27,520 (£5,926)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£2,886)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£3,887)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Midlothian?
The median annual salary in Midlothian is £33,446, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Midlothian?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Midlothian area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Midlothian. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.