Average Rail transport operatives Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
Worth noting that rail transport operativess in the North East earned £61,477 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £56,925 — a difference of 8.0%. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £61,477 has an effective purchasing power closer to £68,232. The all-jobs average in South Tyneside is £25,490. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 141.2% more than the typical worker locally.
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.
Rail transport operatives salary across UK regions
Rail transport operatives salary in areas near South Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) 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 South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Rail transport operatives in the North East earn £61,477, which is 141.2% 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 South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.