Average Quantity surveyors Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
In practical terms, a quantity surveyors in the Scotland earned a median of £51,960 during 2025, which works out to 0.0% above the UK-wide median of £51,950. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £51,960 stretches to roughly £56,295 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344, so quantity surveyorss sit 65.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,295 — 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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Quantity surveyors salary in areas near Orkney Islands
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 quantity surveyors salary in Orkney Islands?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £51,960 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does quantity surveyors pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn 0.0% above the national median of £51,950. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is quantity surveyors a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn £51,960, which is 65.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for quantity surveyorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.