Average Rail transport operatives Salary in North Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How North Tyneside compares
In 2025, rail transport operativess working in the North East took home a median salary of £61,477 — that's 8.0% above the national average of £56,925. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £61,477 stretches to roughly £68,232 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in North Tyneside is £29,311, so rail transport operativess sit 109.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £61,477 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £68,232 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Rail transport operatives salary across UK regions
Rail transport operatives salary in areas near North Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. North Tyneside is in the North 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 North Tyneside?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North East (which includes North Tyneside) is £61,477 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 North Tyneside compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the North East earn 8.0% above the national median of £56,925. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in North Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Tyneside is £29,311. Rail transport operatives in the North East earn £61,477, which is 109.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.