Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reading UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median rail transport operatives salary in the South East reached £69,191, sitting 21.5% above the national median of £56,925. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £69,191 stretches to roughly £67,046 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Reading UA is £44,956. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 53.9% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Reading UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Reading 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 Reading UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 53.9% 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 Reading UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.