Average Rail construction and maintenance operatives Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
Based on 2025 data, rail construction and maintenance operativess in the South East earned £50,016 at the median — 12.5% above the national benchmark of £44,445. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £50,016 has an effective purchasing power closer to £48,465. The all-jobs average in Southampton UA is £33,878. By comparison, rail construction and maintenance operativess earn 47.6% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £50,016 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £48,465 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South 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 Southampton UA?
The median rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £50,016 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 Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Rail construction and maintenance operatives in the South East earn 12.5% above the national median of £44,445. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail construction and maintenance operatives a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Rail construction and maintenance operatives in the South East earn £50,016, which is 47.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail construction and maintenance operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.