Average Rail construction and maintenance operatives Salary in Chelmsford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Chelmsford compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in the East reached £54,210, sitting 22.0% above the national median of £44,445. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £54,210 stretches to roughly £55,714 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Chelmsford is £32,010. By comparison, rail construction and maintenance operativess earn 69.4% 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 Chelmsford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in Chelmsford?
The median rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in the East (which includes Chelmsford) 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chelmsford is £32,010. Rail construction and maintenance operatives in the East earn £54,210, which is 69.4% 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 Chelmsford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.