Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
If you're a rail transport operatives in the North East, the typical salary in 2025 was £61,477. That's 8.0% above what rail transport operativess earn nationally (£56,925). In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £61,477 stretches to roughly £68,232 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214, so rail transport operativess sit 117.9% more that benchmark.
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.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Sunderland
Salary data is by ONS region. Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Rail transport operatives in the North East earn £61,477, which is 117.9% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.