Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
Based on 2025 data, cleaners and domesticss in the Scotland earned £12,791 at the median — 7.9% above the national benchmark of £11,852. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £12,791 has an effective purchasing power closer to £13,858. Compared to the Orkney Islands average across all roles (£31,344), cleaners and domesticss take home 59.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £12,791 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,858 — 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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Cleaners and domestics salary in areas near Orkney Islands
Salary data is by ONS region. Orkney Islands is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Orkney Islands?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £12,791 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cleaners and domestics pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Cleaners and domestics in the Scotland earn 7.9% above the national median of £11,852. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cleaners and domestics a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Cleaners and domestics in the Scotland earn £12,791, which is 59.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cleaners and domesticss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.