Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earned £56,764. Compared to the UK median of £64,322, that's 11.8% below. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £56,764 has an effective purchasing power closer to £61,499. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss take home 62.5% 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 Glasgow City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in Glasgow City?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn £56,764, which is 62.5% 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 Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.