Average Rail travel assistants Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland compares
A rail travel assistants working in the North East could expect a median salary of £47,622 in 2025 — 5.3% above the national figure of £45,240. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £47,622 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £52,855. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214, so rail travel assistantss sit 68.8% 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 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 travel assistants salary in Sunderland?
The median rail travel assistants salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Rail travel assistants in the North East earn £47,622, which is 68.8% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.