Average Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss in the Scotland were paid a median of £54,497. The national equivalent stands at £44,793, putting this region 21.7% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,497 has an effective purchasing power closer to £59,043. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344, so skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss sit 73.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £54,497 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,043 — 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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Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors 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 skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in Orkney Islands?
The median skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £54,497 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the Scotland earn 21.7% above the national median of £44,793. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the Scotland earn £54,497, which is 73.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.