Average Cleaners and domestics Salary in Shetland Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Shetland Islands compares
The median pay for cleaners and domesticss in the Scotland stood at £12,791 in 2025, placing them 7.9% above the UK-wide figure of £11,852. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £12,791 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £13,858. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658, so cleaners and domesticss sit 64.1% less that benchmark.
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 Shetland Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cleaners and domestics salary in Shetland Islands?
The median cleaners and domestics salary in the Scotland (which includes Shetland 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 Shetland 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 Shetland Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658. Cleaners and domestics in the Scotland earn £12,791, which is 64.1% 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 Shetland Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.