Average Rail construction and maintenance operatives Salary in Basildon
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Basildon compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, rail construction and maintenance operativess in the East were paid a median of £54,210. The national equivalent stands at £44,445, putting this region 22.0% above. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £54,210 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,714. The all-jobs average in Basildon is £32,050. By comparison, rail construction and maintenance operativess earn 69.1% 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 £54,210 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,714 — 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.
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Rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in areas near Basildon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in Basildon?
The median rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in the East (which includes Basildon) is £54,210 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 construction and maintenance operatives pay in Basildon compare to the UK average?
Rail construction and maintenance operatives in the East earn 22.0% above the national median of £44,445. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail construction and maintenance operatives a well-paid job in Basildon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050. Rail construction and maintenance operatives in the East earn £54,210, which is 69.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail construction and maintenance operativess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Basildon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.