Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Dartford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dartford compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, rail transport operativess in the South East were paid a median of £69,191. The national equivalent stands at £56,925, putting this region 21.5% above. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £69,191 has an effective purchasing power closer to £67,046. Compared to the Dartford average across all roles (£32,428), rail transport operativess take home 113.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £69,191 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,046 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Dartford
Salary data is by ONS region. Dartford is in the South 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 Dartford?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Dartford) is £69,191 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 Dartford compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the South East earn 21.5% above the national median of £56,925. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in Dartford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 113.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dartford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.