Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median rail transport operatives salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £54,167, sitting 4.8% below the national median of £56,925. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £54,167 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £59,853. Compared to the Leeds average across all roles (£32,953), rail transport operativess take home 64.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £54,167 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £59,853 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Leeds
Salary data is by ONS region. Leeds is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 Leeds?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £54,167 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 Leeds compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.8% below the national median of £56,925. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Rail transport operatives in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £54,167, which is 64.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.