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 2026-05-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shetland Islands | £2,814 | +5.5% | +2.4% | 11,569 |
| Helensburgh and Lomond | £2,776 | +3.9% | +0.9% | 10,024 |
| Orkney Islands | £2,554 | +5.8% | +2.7% | 10,046 |
| Lochaber | £2,544 | +5.7% | +2.6% | 9,439 |
| West Moray | £2,518 | +4.5% | +1.5% | 9,802 |
| Scotland | £2,669 | +5.3% | +2.3% | 2,444,169 |
| United Kingdom | £2,626 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 30,253,517 |
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.