Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Bedford UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Bedford UA compares
For rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £83,444. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £64,322 — making this 29.7% above the norm. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £83,444 has an effective purchasing power closer to £85,760. The all-jobs average in Bedford UA is £33,148. By comparison, rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss earn 151.7% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Bedford UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bedford UA is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in Bedford UA?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the East (which includes Bedford UA) 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 Bedford UA 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 Bedford UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bedford UA is £33,148. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the East earn £83,444, which is 151.7% 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 Bedford UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.