Average Rail transport operatives Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, rail transport operativess in the London were paid a median of £63,796. The national equivalent stands at £56,925, putting this region 12.1% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £63,796 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £54,808. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 4.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £63,796 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,808 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £63,796 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the London earn 12.1% above the national median of £56,925. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Rail transport operatives in the London earn £63,796, which is 4.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.