Average Rail transport operatives Salary in Vale of White Horse
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Vale of White Horse compares
For rail transport operativess based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £69,191. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £56,925 — making this 21.5% above the norm. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £69,191 has an effective purchasing power closer to £67,046. The all-jobs average in Vale of White Horse is £38,134. By comparison, rail transport operativess earn 81.4% 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 Vale of White Horse
Salary data is by ONS region. Vale of White Horse 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 Vale of White Horse?
The median rail transport operatives salary in the South East (which includes Vale of White Horse) 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 Vale of White Horse 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 Vale of White Horse compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Vale of White Horse is £38,134. Rail transport operatives in the South East earn £69,191, which is 81.4% 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 Vale of White Horse. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.