Average Educational support assistants Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
Based on 2025 data, educational support assistantss in the Scotland earned £16,412 at the median — 3.9% below the national benchmark of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £16,412 stretches to roughly £17,781 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344, so educational support assistantss sit 47.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,412 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,781 — 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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Educational support assistants 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 educational support assistants salary in Orkney Islands?
The median educational support assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £16,412 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does educational support assistants pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn 3.9% below the national median of £17,086. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Educational support assistants in the Scotland earn £16,412, which is 47.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.