Average Vehicle valeters and cleaners Salary in Orkney Islands
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Orkney Islands compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Scotland earned £20,130. Compared to the UK median of £24,875, that's 19.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £20,130 stretches to roughly £21,809 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Orkney Islands is £31,344. By comparison, vehicle valeters and cleanerss earn 35.8% less 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 £20,130 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,809 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in Orkney Islands?
The median vehicle valeters and cleaners salary in the Scotland (which includes Orkney Islands) is £20,130 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does vehicle valeters and cleaners pay in Orkney Islands compare to the UK average?
Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Scotland earn 19.1% below the national median of £24,875. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is vehicle valeters and cleaners a well-paid job in Orkney Islands compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Orkney Islands is £31,344. Vehicle valeters and cleaners in the Scotland earn £20,130, which is 35.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for vehicle valeters and cleanerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Orkney Islands. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.