Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical coffee shop workers in the Scotland earned £16,910. Compared to the UK median of £12,170, that's 38.9% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,910 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,321. The all-jobs average in Orkney Islands is £31,344. By comparison, coffee shop workerss earn 46.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,910 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,321 — 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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Coffee shop workers 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 coffee shop workers salary in Orkney Islands?
The median coffee shop workers salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £16,910 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does coffee shop workers pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn 38.9% above the national median of £12,170. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is coffee shop workers a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn £16,910, which is 46.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for coffee shop workerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.