Average Quantity surveyors Salary in Shetland Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Shetland Islands compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical quantity surveyors in the Scotland earned £51,960. Compared to the UK median of £51,950, that's 0.0% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,960 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,295. Compared to the Shetland Islands average across all roles (£35,658), quantity surveyorss take home 45.7% more.
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 Shetland Islands
Salary data is by ONS region. Shetland 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 Shetland Islands?
The median quantity surveyors salary in the Scotland (which includes Shetland 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 Shetland 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 Shetland Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658. Quantity surveyors in the Scotland earn £51,960, which is 45.7% 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 Shetland Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.