Chefs vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Rail transport operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail transport operatives earns £23,982 more per year (83% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,918£52,900-£23,982
Mean Annual£27,885£56,897-£29,012
Monthly£2,410£4,408-£1,998
Weekly£556£1,017-£461
Hourly£13.90£25.43-£11.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£11,986£31,605
25th£19,719£43,810
50th (Median)£28,918£52,900
75th£34,694£72,066
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £23,982 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £23,982 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Rail transport operatives?
From a salary perspective, Rail transport operatives 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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