Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical rail transport operatives in the North West earned £53,103. Compared to the UK median of £56,925, that's 6.7% below. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £53,103 has an effective purchasing power closer to £58,227. The all-jobs average in Preston is £32,655. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 62.6% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £53,103 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,227 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
Rail transport operatives salary across UK regions
Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Preston
Salary data is by ONS region. Preston is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Rail transport operatives Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Rail transport operatives salary guide →Find Rail transport operatives jobs in Preston
Explore roles paying around £53,103/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail transport operatives salary in Preston?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £53,103 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the North West earn 6.7% 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Rail transport operatives in the North West earn £53,103, which is 62.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.