Average Rail travel assistants Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
In 2025, rail travel assistantss working in the North East took home a median salary of £47,622 — that's 5.3% above the national average of £45,240. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £47,622 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,855. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490, so rail travel assistantss sit 86.8% 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 £47,622 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,855 — 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 travel assistants salary in areas near South Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. South Tyneside 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 travel assistants salary in South Tyneside?
The median rail travel assistants salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) is £47,622 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 South Tyneside compare to the UK average?
Rail travel assistants in the North East earn 5.3% above the national median of £45,240. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is rail travel assistants a well-paid job in South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Rail travel assistants in the North East earn £47,622, which is 86.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for rail travel assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.