Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Cheshire West and Chester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheshire West and Chester UA compares
Worth noting that rail transport operativess in the North West earned £53,103 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £56,925 — a difference of 6.7%. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £53,103 stretches to roughly £58,227 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cheshire West and Chester UA is £30,636, so rail transport operativess sit 73.3% 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.
Rail transport operatives salary across UK regions
Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Cheshire West and Chester UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North West (which includes Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheshire West and Chester UA is £30,636. Rail transport operatives in the North West earn £53,103, which is 73.3% 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 Cheshire West and Chester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.