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Personal Care Assistant Salary in East Lothian

How much does a personal care assistant earn in East Lothian?

Average base salary in East Lothian

£27,075 per year

per year in East Lothian · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Personal Care Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical personal care assistant pay across the UK. Personal Care Assistant pay in East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for personal care assistants near East Lothian

Compare average personal care assistant pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage personal care assistant salaryJobs
East of England£29,070 per yearView jobs
East Midlands£27,360 per yearView jobs
East Lothian This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Grinstead£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Personal Care Assistant get paid in East Lothian?

Frequently asked questions about personal care assistant pay in East Lothian

How much does a personal care assistant earn in East Lothian?

The average salary for a personal care assistant in East Lothian is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East Lothian a well-paid area for personal care assistants?

East Lothian tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for personal care assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire personal care assistants in East Lothian?

Live personal care assistant openings in East Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a personal care assistant in East Lothian increase their salary?

Personal Care Assistants in East Lothian typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between personal care assistant pay in East Lothian and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In East Lothian it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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