Average Rail construction and maintenance operatives Salary in Uttlesford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Uttlesford compares
The median pay for rail construction and maintenance operativess in the East stood at £54,210 in 2025, placing them 22.0% above the UK-wide figure of £44,445. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £54,210 has an effective purchasing power closer to £55,714. Compared to the Uttlesford average across all roles (£32,124), rail construction and maintenance operativess take home 68.8% more.
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 Uttlesford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in Uttlesford?
The median rail construction and maintenance operatives salary in the East (which includes Uttlesford) 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 Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Uttlesford is £32,124. Rail construction and maintenance operatives in the East earn £54,210, which is 68.8% 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 Uttlesford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.