Shetland Islands Council

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Shetland Islands Council is a Scottish local authority. They oversee local services.

shetland.gov.uk

Do Shetland Islands Council pay a living wage?

Most people are paid a living wage at Shetland Islands Council.

Councils who pay pay enough to live on include the London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames, Chelmsford City Council and Brent London Borough Council.

Last updated 23 March 2025

What is the Real Living Wage?

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

Location	Real Living Wage
London	£13.85
Rest of the UK	£12.60

What is the legal minimum wage?

The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.

How we know this

100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and March 2025.

Why this matters

Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

More about pay at Shetland Islands Council