Civil engineers vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £2,212 more per year (4% higher)

Civil engineers

£50,688
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCivil engineersRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£50,688£52,900-£2,212
Mean Annual£53,281£56,897-£3,616
Monthly£4,224£4,408-£184
Weekly£975£1,017-£42
Hourly£24.37£25.43-£1.06

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCivil engineersRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£31,924£31,605
25th£38,900£43,810
50th (Median)£50,688£52,900
75th£66,404£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Civil engineers or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Civil engineers is £50,688, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £2,212 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Civil engineers and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £2,212 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Civil engineers 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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