Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For rail transport operativess based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £63,779. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,925 — making this 12.0% above the norm. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £63,779 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £69,704. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), rail transport operativess take home 91.1% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £63,779 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,704 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail transport operatives salary in Birmingham?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £63,779 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 transport operatives pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn 12.0% above the national median of £56,925. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £63,779, which is 91.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.