Average Vehicle valeters and cleaners Salary in East Lothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Lothian compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in the Scotland reached £20,130, sitting 19.1% below the national median of £24,875. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £20,130 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £21,809. Compared to the East Lothian average across all roles (£29,792), vehicle valeters and cleanerss take home 32.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £20,130 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,809 — 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 vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in East Lothian?
The median vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in the Scotland (which includes East Lothian) is £20,130 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle valeters and cleaners pay in East Lothian compare to the UK average?
Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Scotland earn 19.1% below the national median of £24,875. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle valeters and cleaners a well-paid job in East Lothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Lothian is £29,792. Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Scotland earn £20,130, which is 32.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle valeters and cleanerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Lothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.