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Average Paramedics Salary in Orkney Islands

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£59,371

+£9,077 (18.0% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,294 · Hourly: £30.08

Scotland vs all UK regions

Yorkshire and The Humber£41,199Scotland£59,371Scotland£59,371

Mean annual: £58,429 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Orkney Islands compares

vs UK average for paramedicss +£9,077 (18.0% above)

vs Orkney Islands all-jobs average +£28,027 (89.4% above)

The going rate for paramedicss in the Scotland? £59,371 at the median in 2025. That compares to £50,294 nationally — a gap of 18.0% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £59,371 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,324. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344, so paramedicss sit 89.4% more that benchmark.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £59,371 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,324 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average paramedics salary in Orkney Islands?

The median paramedics salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £59,371 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does paramedics pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?

Paramedics in the Scotland earn 18.0% above the national median of £50,294. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is paramedics a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Paramedics in the Scotland earn £59,371, which is 89.4% above the local average across all occupations.