East Lothian — Local Statistics
Key economic and labour market statistics for East Lothian, sourced from the Office for National Statistics.
£33,737
Median Annual Salary
+1.2% vs UK average
2.4%
Claimant Rate
-1.1pp vs UK average
1,675
Claimants (April 2026)
£33,344
UK Median Salary
East Lothian Economic Overview
Salaries
Salaries in East Lothian are slightly above the UK national average. The median annual pay of £33,737 compares favourably to the UK figure of £33,344, suggesting solid employment opportunities across a range of sectors.
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Unemployment & Claimant Count
East Lothian has a notably low claimant rate of 2.4%, well below the UK average of 3.5%. This points to strong local employment and good availability of jobs in the area.