Average Rail construction and maintenance operatives Salary in Maldon
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Maldon compares
In 2025, rail construction and maintenance operativess working in the East took home a median salary of £54,210 — that's 22.0% above the national average of £44,445. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Maldon is £25,496, so rail construction and maintenance operativess sit 112.6% more that benchmark.
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.
Rail construction and maintenance operatives salary across UK regions
Rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in areas near Maldon
Salary data is by ONS region. Maldon is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in Maldon?
The median rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in the East (which includes Maldon) 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 Maldon 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 Maldon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Maldon is £25,496. Rail construction and maintenance operatives in the East earn £54,210, which is 112.6% 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 Maldon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.