Average Rail travel assistants Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median rail travel assistants salary in the Wales reached £45,125, sitting 0.3% below the national median of £45,240. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £45,125 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £50,139. The all-jobs average in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. By comparison, rail travel assistantss earn 48.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £45,125 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,139 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Rail travel assistants salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail travel assistants salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median rail travel assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £45,125 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 travel assistants pay in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
Rail travel assistants in the Wales earn 0.3% below the national median of £45,240. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is rail travel assistants a well-paid job in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Rail travel assistants in the Wales earn £45,125, which is 48.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail travel assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.