Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Blackburn with Darwen UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Blackburn with Darwen UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, rail transport operativess in the North West were paid a median of £53,103. The national equivalent stands at £56,925, putting this region 6.7% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £53,103 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £58,227. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Blackburn with Darwen UA is £30,572, so rail transport operativess sit 73.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £53,103 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,227 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Blackburn with Darwen UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Blackburn with Darwen UA is in the North West 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 Blackburn with Darwen UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North West (which includes Blackburn with Darwen UA) is £53,103 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 Blackburn with Darwen UA compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the North West earn 6.7% below the national median of £56,925. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in Blackburn with Darwen UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blackburn with Darwen UA is £30,572. Rail transport operatives in the North West earn £53,103, which is 73.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blackburn with Darwen UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.