Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Highland
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Highland compares
In practical terms, a rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earned a median of £56,764 during 2025, which works out to 11.8% below the UK-wide 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Highland is £30,400, so rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss sit 86.7% more that benchmark.
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 Highland
Salary data is by ONS region. Highland is in the Scotland 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 Highland?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) 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 Highland 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 Highland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn £56,764, which is 86.7% 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 Highland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.