Average Financial managers and directors Salary in Shetland Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Shetland Islands compares
Worth noting that financial managers and directorss in the Scotland earned £55,044 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £65,336 — a difference of 15.8%. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £55,044 stretches to roughly £59,636 in real spending power. Compared to the Shetland Islands average across all roles (£35,658), financial managers and directorss take home 54.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £55,044 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,636 — 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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Financial managers and directors salary in areas near Shetland Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average financial managers and directors salary in Shetland Islands?
The median financial managers and directors salary in the Scotland (which includes Shetland Islands) is £55,044 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does financial managers and directors pay in Shetland Islands compare to the UK average?
Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn 15.8% below the national median of £65,336. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is financial managers and directors a well-paid job in Shetland Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658. Financial managers and directors in the Scotland earn £55,044, which is 54.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for financial managers and directorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Shetland Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.