Average Specialist medical practitioners Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
Worth noting that specialist medical practitionerss in the Scotland earned £114,012 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £88,997 — a difference of 28.1%. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £114,012 stretches to roughly £123,523 in real spending power. Compared to the East Lothian average across all roles (£29,792), specialist medical practitionerss take home 282.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £114,012 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £123,523 — 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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Specialist medical practitioners salary in areas near East Lothian
Salary data is by ONS region. East Lothian is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average specialist medical practitioners salary in East Lothian?
The median specialist medical practitioners salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £114,012 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does specialist medical practitioners pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Specialist medical practitioners in the Scotland earn 28.1% above the national median of £88,997. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is specialist medical practitioners a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Specialist medical practitioners in the Scotland earn £114,012, which is 282.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for specialist medical practitionerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.