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 2026-09-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shetland Islands | £2,829 | +3.3% | -0.3% | 11,561 |
| Na h Eileanan Siar | £2,682 | +2.9% | -0.7% | 11,843 |
| Orkney Islands | £2,577 | +3.6% | +0.0% | 9,988 |
| Clackmannanshire | unknown | — | — | unknown |
| East Ayrshire | unknown | — | — | unknown |
| Scotland | £2,698 | +4.0% | +0.4% | 2,445,914 |
| United Kingdom | £2,660 | +4.4% | +0.8% | 30,280,860 |
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.