Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Shetland Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Shetland Islands compares
For coffee shop workerss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £16,910. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £12,170 — making this 38.9% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £16,910 stretches to roughly £18,321 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658, so coffee shop workerss sit 52.6% less that benchmark.
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 Shetland Islands
Salary data is by ONS region. Shetland 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 Shetland Islands?
The median coffee shop workers salary in the Scotland (which includes Shetland 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 Shetland 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 Shetland Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658. Coffee shop workers in the Scotland earn £16,910, which is 52.6% 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 Shetland Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.