Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Spelthorne
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Spelthorne compares
If you're a rail transport operatives in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £69,191. That's 21.5% above what rail transport operativess earn nationally (£56,925). In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £69,191 stretches to roughly £67,046 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Spelthorne is £32,237. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 114.6% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £69,191 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,046 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Spelthorne
Salary data is by ONS region. Spelthorne is in the South 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 Spelthorne?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Spelthorne) is £69,191 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 Spelthorne compare to the UK average?
Rail transport operatives in the South East earn 21.5% above the national median of £56,925. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail transport operatives a well-paid job in Spelthorne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Spelthorne is £32,237. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 114.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail transport operativess cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Spelthorne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.