Information Technology Technicians vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £17,157 more per year (48% higher)
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricInformation Technology TechniciansRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£35,743£52,900-£17,157
Mean Annual£38,624£56,897-£18,273
Monthly£2,979£4,408-£1,429
Weekly£687£1,017-£330
Hourly£17.18£25.43-£8.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileInformation Technology TechniciansRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£24,311£31,605
25th£28,610£43,810
50th (Median)£35,743£52,900
75th£45,120£72,066
90th (Senior)£55,713£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Information Technology Technicians or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Information Technology Technicians is £35,743, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £17,157 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Information Technology Technicians and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £17,157 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Information Technology Technicians 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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