Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland reached £56,764, sitting 11.8% below the national median of £64,322. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £56,764 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £61,499. Compared to the Aberdeen City average across all roles (£35,483), rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss take home 60.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £56,764 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £61,499 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in areas near Aberdeen City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in Aberdeen City?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £56,764 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does rail and rolling stock builders and repairers pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn 11.8% below the national median of £64,322. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is rail and rolling stock builders and repairers a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn £56,764, which is 60.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.