Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
Worth noting that rail transport operativess in the North East earned £61,477 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £56,925 — a difference of 8.0%. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £61,477 has an effective purchasing power closer to £68,232. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692, so rail transport operativess sit 107.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £61,477 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £68,232 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Rail transport operatives salary across UK regions
Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA is in the North East 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 Darlington UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £61,477 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 Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the North East earn 8.0% above the national median of £56,925. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Rail transport operatives in the North East earn £61,477, which is 107.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.