Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Midlothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Midlothian compares
The median pay for rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss in the Scotland stood at £56,764 in 2025, placing them 11.8% below the UK-wide figure of £64,322. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £56,764 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,499. The all-jobs average in Midlothian is £33,446. By comparison, rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss earn 69.7% 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 £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.
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary across UK regions
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in areas near Midlothian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in Midlothian?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland (which includes Midlothian) 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Midlothian is £33,446. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn £56,764, which is 69.7% 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 Midlothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.