Average Quantity surveyors Salary in Midlothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Midlothian compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, quantity surveyorss in the Scotland were paid a median of £51,960. The national equivalent stands at £51,950, putting this region 0.0% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £51,960 stretches to roughly £56,295 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Midlothian is £33,446. By comparison, quantity surveyorss earn 55.4% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Midlothian 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 Midlothian?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the Scotland (which includes Midlothian) 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Midlothian is £33,446. Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn £51,960, which is 55.4% 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 Midlothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.