Average Rail transport operatives Salary in East Hampshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How East Hampshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical rail transport operatives in the South East earned £69,191. Compared to the UK median of £56,925, that's 21.5% above. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £69,191 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,046. The all-jobs average in East Hampshire is £30,143. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 129.5% more than the typical worker locally.
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 East Hampshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Hampshire 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 East Hampshire?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes East Hampshire) 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 East Hampshire 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 East Hampshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Hampshire is £30,143. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 129.5% 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 East Hampshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.