Average Pharmacists Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median pharmacists salary in the Scotland reached £52,273, sitting 10.0% above the national median of £47,508. This is particularly notable in a profession seeing growing demand from both NHS and high-street pharmacy chains. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £52,273 stretches to roughly £56,634 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Orkney Islands is £31,344. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 66.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £52,273 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,634 — 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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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 pharmacists salary in Orkney Islands?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £52,273 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pharmacists pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Pharmacists in the Scotland earn 10.0% above the national median of £47,508. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmacists a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 66.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.