Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Basildon
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Basildon compares
Worth noting that rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss in the East earned £83,444 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £64,322 — a difference of 29.7%. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £83,444 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £85,760. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050, so rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss sit 160.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £83,444 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £85,760 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary across UK regions
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in areas near Basildon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in Basildon?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the East (which includes Basildon) is £83,444 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 Basildon compare to the UK average?
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the East earn 29.7% above the national median of £64,322. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail and rolling stock builders and repairers a well-paid job in Basildon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the East earn £83,444, which is 160.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Basildon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.