Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Coventry
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Coventry compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, rail transport operativess in the West Midlands were paid a median of £63,779. The national equivalent stands at £56,925, putting this region 12.0% above. 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 Coventry average across all roles (£35,124), rail transport operativess take home 81.6% 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 Coventry
Salary data is by ONS region. Coventry 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 Coventry?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Coventry) 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 Coventry 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 Coventry compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Coventry is £35,124. Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £63,779, which is 81.6% 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 Coventry. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.