Metal making and treating process operatives vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £18,346 more per year (53% higher)
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£52,900-£18,346
Mean Annual£35,618£56,897-£21,279
Monthly£2,880£4,408-£1,528
Weekly£665£1,017-£352
Hourly£16.61£25.43-£8.82

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£23,371£31,605
25th£29,268£43,810
50th (Median)£34,554£52,900
75th£40,726£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal making and treating process operatives is £34,554, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £18,346 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £18,346 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal making and treating process 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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