Construction Operatives vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £18,952 more per year (56% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,948£52,900-£18,952
Mean Annual£35,195£56,897-£21,702
Monthly£2,829£4,408-£1,579
Weekly£653£1,017-£364
Hourly£16.32£25.43-£9.11

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£17,089£31,605
25th£26,909£43,810
50th (Median)£33,948£52,900
75th£42,454£72,066
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £18,952 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £18,952 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives 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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