Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Redditch
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Redditch compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earned £63,779. Compared to the UK median of £56,925, that's 12.0% above. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £63,779 stretches to roughly £69,704 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Redditch is £30,780. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 107.2% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £63,779 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,704 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Redditch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail transport operatives salary in Redditch?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Redditch) is £63,779 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 Redditch compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn 12.0% above the national median of £56,925. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in Redditch compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Redditch is £30,780. Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £63,779, which is 107.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Redditch. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.