Merchandisers vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £26,685 more per year (102% higher)

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMerchandisersRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£26,215£52,900-£26,685
Mean Annual£24,952£56,897-£31,945
Monthly£2,185£4,408-£2,223
Weekly£504£1,017-£513
Hourly£12.60£25.43-£12.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMerchandisersRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£4,894£31,605
25th£10,415£43,810
50th (Median)£26,215£52,900
75th£34,006£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Merchandisers or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Merchandisers is £26,215, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £26,685 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Merchandisers and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £26,685 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Merchandisers 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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