Average Energy plant operatives Salary in St. Helens
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How St. Helens compares
The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £63,662 has an effective purchasing power closer to £69,805. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in St. Helens is £28,468, so energy plant operativess sit 123.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £63,662 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,805 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Energy plant operatives salary in areas near St. Helens
Salary data is by ONS region. St. Helens is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average energy plant operatives salary in St. Helens?
The median energy plant operatives salary in the North West (which includes St. Helens) is £63,662 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is energy plant operatives a well-paid job in St. Helens compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St. Helens is £28,468. Energy plant operatives in the North West earn £63,662, which is 123.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for energy plant operativess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to St. Helens. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.