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 2026-08-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shetland Islands | £2,788 | -1.5% | -4.6% | 11,547 |
| Na h Eileanan Siar | £2,678 | +3.6% | +0.3% | 11,801 |
| Orkney Islands | £2,556 | +3.2% | -0.1% | 9,942 |
| Clackmannanshire | unknown | — | — | unknown |
| East Ayrshire | unknown | — | — | unknown |
| Scotland | £2,686 | +3.6% | +0.3% | 2,441,670 |
| United Kingdom | £2,657 | +3.5% | +0.2% | 30,227,243 |
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.