Average Quantity surveyors Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
The median pay for quantity surveyorss in the Scotland stood at £51,960 in 2025, placing them 0.0% above the UK-wide figure of £51,950. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,295. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792, so quantity surveyorss sit 74.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,295 — 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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Quantity surveyors 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 quantity surveyors salary in East Lothian?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £51,960 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quantity surveyors pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn 0.0% above the national median of £51,950. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quantity surveyors a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn £51,960, which is 74.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quantity surveyorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.