Average Salaries in Shetland Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 data — Scotland region
All-Jobs Median
£35,658
Shetland Islands
All-Jobs Mean
£35,187
Shetland Islands
Highest Paid Jobs in Shetland Islands
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist medical practitioners | £114,012 | +£78,354 (219.7% above) |
| Chief executives and senior officials | £87,808 | +£52,150 (146.3% above) |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | £83,364 | +£47,706 (133.8% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £70,367 | +£34,709 (97.3% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,633 | +£31,975 (89.7% above) |
| Senior police officers | £65,529 | +£29,871 (83.8% above) |
| Production managers and directors in mining and energy | £62,747 | +£27,089 (76.0% above) |
| Clinical psychologists | £60,846 | +£25,188 (70.6% above) |
| Paramedics | £59,371 | +£23,713 (66.5% above) |
| Electrical engineers | £59,276 | +£23,618 (66.2% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Shetland Islands
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Care escorts | £8,510 | -£27,148 (76.1% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,791 | -£22,867 (64.1% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £13,135 | -£22,523 (63.2% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £13,717 | -£21,941 (61.5% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,412 | -£19,246 (54.0% below) |
| Coffee shop workers | £16,910 | -£18,748 (52.6% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £17,529 | -£18,129 (50.8% below) |
| Cooks | £18,535 | -£17,123 (48.0% below) |
| Receptionists | £19,095 | -£16,563 (46.4% below) |
| Vehicle valeters and cleaners | £20,130 | -£15,528 (43.5% below) |
Compare Shetland Islands with nearby areas
- Aberdeen City£35,483 (£175)
- Aberdeenshire£31,551 (£4,107)
- Angus£27,520 (£8,138)
- Argyll and Bute£30,560 (£5,098)
- Clackmannanshire£29,559 (£6,099)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Shetland Islands?
The median annual salary in Shetland Islands is £35,658, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Shetland Islands?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Specialist medical practitioners is among the highest-paid occupations in the Shetland Islands area, with a median salary of £114,012 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Shetland Islands. Occupation salaries cover the Scotland region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.