Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Medway UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Medway 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. Compared to the Medway UA average across all roles (£30,784), rail transport operativess take home 124.8% more.
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 Medway UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Medway 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 Medway UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Medway 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 Medway 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 Medway UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Medway UA is £30,784. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 124.8% 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 Medway UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.