Average Paramedics Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median paramedics salary in the Scotland reached £59,371, sitting 18.0% above the national median of £50,294. This is particularly notable in a role facing significant demand due to ambulance service pressures. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £59,371 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £64,324. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792, so paramedicss sit 99.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £59,371 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,324 — 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 paramedics salary in East Lothian?
The median paramedics salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £59,371 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does paramedics pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Paramedics in the Scotland earn 18.0% above the national median of £50,294. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is paramedics a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Paramedics in the Scotland earn £59,371, which is 99.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paramedicss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.