Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Isle of Wight UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Isle of Wight UA compares
For rail transport operativess based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £69,191. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,925 — making this 21.5% above the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Isle of Wight UA is £26,185, so rail transport operativess sit 164.2% 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 Isle of Wight UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Isle of Wight UA 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 Isle of Wight UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Isle of Wight UA) 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 Isle of Wight UA 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 Isle of Wight UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Isle of Wight UA is £26,185. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 164.2% 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 Isle of Wight UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.