Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Rail travel assistants Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Rail travel assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail travel assistants earns £18,325 more per year (64% higher)
vs

Rail travel assistants

£46,826
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksRail travel assistantsDifference
Median Annual£28,501£46,826-£18,325
Mean Annual£29,325£47,192-£17,867
Monthly£2,375£3,902-£1,527
Weekly£548£901-£353
Hourly£13.70£22.51-£8.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksRail travel assistants
10th (Entry)£11,229£28,125
25th£21,002£37,110
50th (Median)£28,501£46,826
75th£36,234£54,664
90th (Senior)£47,499£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Rail travel assistants?
A Rail travel assistants earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Rail travel assistants earns £46,826 — a difference of £18,325 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Rail travel assistants?
The difference is £18,325 per year. Rail travel assistants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Rail travel assistants?
From a salary perspective, Rail travel assistants offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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