Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dumfries and Galloway compares
Worth noting that rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss in the Scotland earned £56,764 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £64,322 — a difference of 11.8%. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £56,764 stretches to roughly £61,499 in real spending power. Compared to the Dumfries and Galloway average across all roles (£29,291), rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss take home 93.8% 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 Dumfries and Galloway
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland (which includes Dumfries and Galloway) 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn £56,764, which is 93.8% 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 Dumfries and Galloway. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.