Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Stratford-on-Avon
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stratford-on-Avon compares
If you're a rail transport operatives in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £63,779. That's 12.0% above what rail transport operativess earn nationally (£56,925). Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £63,779 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £69,704. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stratford-on-Avon is £42,929, so rail transport operativess sit 48.6% more that benchmark.
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.
Rail transport operatives salary across UK regions
Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Stratford-on-Avon
Salary data is by ONS region. Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stratford-on-Avon) 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 Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stratford-on-Avon is £42,929. Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £63,779, which is 48.6% 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 Stratford-on-Avon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.