Average Salaries in West Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£32,535
West Lothian
All-Jobs Mean
£35,938
West Lothian
Highest Paid Jobs in West Lothian
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£81,477 (250.4% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£55,273 (169.9% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£50,829 (156.2% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£37,832 (116.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£35,098 (107.9% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£32,994 (101.4% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£30,212 (92.9% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£28,311 (87.0% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£26,836 (82.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£26,741 (82.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in West Lothian
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£24,025 (73.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£19,744 (60.7% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£19,400 (59.6% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£18,818 (57.8% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£16,123 (49.6% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£15,625 (48.0% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£15,006 (46.1% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£14,000 (43.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£13,440 (41.3% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£12,405 (38.1% below) |
Compare West Lothian with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£2,948)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£984)
- Angus£27,520 (£5,015)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£1,975)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£2,976)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in West Lothian?
The median annual salary in West Lothian is £32,535, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in West Lothian?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the West Lothian area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to West Lothian. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.