Average Care escorts Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median care escorts salary in the Scotland reached £8,510, sitting 30.1% below the national median of £12,175. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £8,510 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £9,220. Compared to the Orkney Islands average across all roles (£31,344), care escortss take home 72.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £8,510 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £9,220 — 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 care escorts salary in Orkney Islands?
The median care escorts salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £8,510 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care escorts pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Care escorts in the Scotland earn 30.1% below the national median of £12,175. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is care escorts a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Care escorts in the Scotland earn £8,510, which is 72.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care escortss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.