Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss in the Scotland were paid a median of £56,764. The national equivalent stands at £64,322, putting this region 11.8% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £56,764 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,499. Compared to the East Lothian average across all roles (£29,792), rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss take home 90.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £56,764 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,499 — 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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Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers 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 rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in East Lothian?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £56,764 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does rail and rolling stock builders and repairers pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn 11.8% below the national median of £64,322. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is rail and rolling stock builders and repairers a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn £56,764, which is 90.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.