Average Rail travel assistants Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
Based on 2025 data, rail travel assistantss in the Wales earned £45,125 at the median — 0.3% below the national benchmark of £45,240. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £45,125 stretches to roughly £50,139 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105, so rail travel assistantss sit 45.1% more that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rail travel assistants salary in Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median rail travel assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) 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 Torfaen / Torfaen 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Rail travel assistants in the Wales earn £45,125, which is 45.1% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.