Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median train and tram drivers salary in the Scotland reached £70,367, sitting 7.6% below the national median of £76,176. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £70,367 stretches to roughly £76,237 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344, so train and tram driverss sit 124.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £70,367 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £76,237 — 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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Train and tram drivers salary in areas near Orkney Islands
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Orkney Islands?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £70,367 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does train and tram drivers pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Train and tram drivers in the Scotland earn 7.6% below the national median of £76,176. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is train and tram drivers a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Train and tram drivers in the Scotland earn £70,367, which is 124.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for train and tram driverss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.