Average Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders 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. 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 Scottish Borders average across all roles (£28,275), rail and rolling stock builders and repairerss take home 100.8% 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.
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary across UK regions
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in areas near Scottish Borders
Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
The median rail and rolling stock builders and repairers salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers in the Scotland earn £56,764, which is 100.8% 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 Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.