East Ayrshire — Local Statistics
Key economic and labour market statistics for East Ayrshire, sourced from the Office for National Statistics.
£33,117
Median Annual Salary
-0.7% vs UK average
3.7%
Claimant Rate
+0.2pp vs UK average
2,750
Claimants (April 2026)
£33,344
UK Median Salary
East Ayrshire Economic Overview
Salaries
Earnings in East Ayrshire sit broadly in line with the national picture. The median annual salary of £33,117 is close to the UK average of £33,344, reflecting a balanced mix of industries and job types.
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Unemployment & Claimant Count
East Ayrshire's claimant rate of 3.7% is in line with the UK average of 3.5%, reflecting typical employment conditions for UK local authorities.