Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Havant
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Havant compares
The median pay for rail transport operativess in the South East stood at £69,191 in 2025, placing them 21.5% above the UK-wide figure of £56,925. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £69,191 stretches to roughly £67,046 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Havant is £30,573, so rail transport operativess sit 126.3% more that benchmark.
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 Havant
Salary data is by ONS region. Havant 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 Havant?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Havant) 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 Havant 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 Havant compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Havant is £30,573. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 126.3% 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 Havant. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.