Average Salaries in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£31,344
Orkney Islands
All-Jobs Mean
£33,030
Orkney Islands
Highest Paid Jobs in Orkney Islands
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£82,668 (263.7% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£56,464 (180.1% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£52,020 (166.0% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£39,023 (124.5% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£36,289 (115.8% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£34,185 (109.1% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£31,403 (100.2% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£29,502 (94.1% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£28,027 (89.4% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£27,932 (89.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Orkney Islands
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£22,834 (72.8% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£18,553 (59.2% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£18,209 (58.1% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£17,627 (56.2% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£14,932 (47.6% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£14,434 (46.1% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£13,815 (44.1% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£12,809 (40.9% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£12,249 (39.1% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£11,214 (35.8% below) |
Compare Orkney Islands with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (+£4,139)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (+£207)
- Angus£27,520 (£3,824)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£784)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£1,785)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Orkney Islands?
The median annual salary in Orkney Islands is £31,344, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Orkney Islands?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Orkney Islands area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Orkney Islands. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.