Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Telford and Wrekin UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Telford and Wrekin UA compares
In practical terms, a rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earned a median of £63,779 during 2025, which works out to 12.0% above the UK-wide median of £56,925. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £63,779 stretches to roughly £69,704 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 108.4% more than the typical worker locally.
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.
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Rail transport operatives salary in areas near Telford and Wrekin UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Telford and Wrekin UA 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 Telford and Wrekin UA?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the West Midlands (which includes Telford and Wrekin UA) 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 Telford and Wrekin UA 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 Telford and Wrekin UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601. Rail transport operatives in the West Midlands earn £63,779, which is 108.4% 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 Telford and Wrekin UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.