Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Redcar and Cleveland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Redcar and Cleveland UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical rail transport operatives in the North East earned £61,477. Compared to the UK median of £56,925, that's 8.0% above. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £61,477 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £68,232. Compared to the Redcar and Cleveland UA average across all roles (£28,356), rail transport operativess take home 116.8% more.
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.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Redcar and Cleveland UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Redcar and Cleveland UA 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North East (which includes Redcar and Cleveland UA) 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Redcar and Cleveland UA is £28,356. Rail transport operatives in the North East earn £61,477, which is 116.8% 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.