Average Senior police officers Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical senior police officers in the Scotland earned £65,529. Compared to the UK median of £66,514, that's 1.5% below. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £65,529 stretches to roughly £70,996 in real spending power. Compared to the East Lothian average across all roles (£29,792), senior police officerss take home 120.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £65,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £70,996 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in East Lothian?
The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £65,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does senior police officers pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the Scotland earn 1.5% below the national median of £66,514. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is senior police officers a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 120.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.