Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Burnley
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Burnley compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median rail transport operatives salary in the North West reached £53,103, sitting 6.7% below the national median of £56,925. 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. The all-jobs average in Burnley is £27,128. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 95.7% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Burnley
Salary data is by ONS region. Burnley 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 Burnley?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North West (which includes Burnley) 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 Burnley 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 Burnley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Burnley is £27,128. Rail transport operatives in the North West earn £53,103, which is 95.7% 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 Burnley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.