Average Senior police officers Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
In 2025, senior police officerss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £65,529 — that's 1.5% below the national average of £66,514. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £65,529 stretches to roughly £70,996 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Orkney Islands is £31,344. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 109.1% 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 £65,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £70,996 — 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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Senior police officers 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 senior police officers salary in Orkney Islands?
The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £65,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does senior police officers pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the Scotland earn 1.5% below the national median of £66,514. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is senior police officers a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 109.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.