Average Teaching assistants Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
In 2025, teaching assistantss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £17,529 — that's 2.7% below the national average of £18,024. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,529 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,991. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792, so teaching assistantss sit 41.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,991 — 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. 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 teaching assistants salary in East Lothian?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £17,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does teaching assistants pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn 2.7% below the national median of £18,024. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn £17,529, which is 41.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.