Children's nurses vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £16,849 more per year (47% higher)

Children's nurses

£36,051
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChildren's nursesRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£36,051£52,900-£16,849
Mean Annual£36,302£56,897-£20,595
Monthly£3,004£4,408-£1,404
Weekly£693£1,017-£324
Hourly£17.33£25.43-£8.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChildren's nursesRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£18,414£31,605
25th£27,916£43,810
50th (Median)£36,051£52,900
75th£44,823£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Children's nurses or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Children's nurses is £36,051, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £16,849 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Children's nurses and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £16,849 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Children's nurses 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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