Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Dudley
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Dudley compares
The going rate for rail transport operativess in the West Midlands? £63,779 at the median in 2025. That compares to £56,925 nationally — a gap of 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. The all-jobs average in Dudley is £29,071. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 119.4% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Dudley
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail transport operatives salary in Dudley?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Dudley) 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 Dudley 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 Dudley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dudley is £29,071. Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £63,779, which is 119.4% 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 Dudley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.