Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Rugby
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rugby compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands reached £63,779, sitting 12.0% above the national median of £56,925. 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. Compared to the Rugby average across all roles (£36,417), rail transport operativess take home 75.1% more.
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 Rugby
Salary data is by ONS region. Rugby is in the West Midlands 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 Rugby?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Rugby) 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 Rugby 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 Rugby compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rugby is £36,417. Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £63,779, which is 75.1% 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 Rugby. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.