Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Sefton
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Sefton 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. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £53,103 stretches to roughly £58,227 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Sefton is £27,006. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 96.6% 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.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Sefton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail transport operatives salary in Sefton?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North West (which includes Sefton) 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 Sefton 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 Sefton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sefton is £27,006. Rail transport operatives in the North West earn £53,103, which is 96.6% 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 Sefton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.