Orkney Islands
Published at ITL3 (sub-regional) grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-07-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shetland Islands | £2,820 | +3.5% | +0.5% | 11,512 |
| Helensburgh and Lomond (May 2026) | £2,776 | +3.9% | +0.9% | 10,024 |
| Orkney Islands | £2,562 | +3.1% | +0.1% | 10,004 |
| Lochaber (May 2026) | £2,544 | +5.7% | +2.6% | 9,439 |
| West Moray (May 2026) | £2,518 | +4.5% | +1.5% | 9,802 |
| Scotland | £2,687 | +4.3% | +1.3% | 2,444,897 |
| United Kingdom | £2,642 | +4.2% | +1.2% | 30,263,016 |
Figures exact as published; WageSight does not round. The quarterly LAD release means mixed vintages are normal — a row a quarter behind shows its own data month.
Everyday & leisure spending
Everyday and leisure spending, priced at the area's CPI region — not a weekly food shop, rent, energy, or council tax.
Priced at Scotland prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 74.1 healthy years at birth (63.2–85) · Scotland 59.4 — significantly higher than Scotland
Men: 72.9 healthy years at birth (63.8–82.1) · Scotland 59.1 — significantly higher than Scotland
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.