Counsellors vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £24,498 more per year (86% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,402£52,900-£24,498
Mean Annual£28,062£56,897-£28,835
Monthly£2,367£4,408-£2,041
Weekly£546£1,017-£471
Hourly£13.65£25.43-£11.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£12,873£31,605
25th£19,249£43,810
50th (Median)£28,402£52,900
75th£34,590£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £24,498 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £24,498 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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