Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £20,491 more per year (63% higher)
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£32,409£52,900-£20,491
Mean Annual£35,404£56,897-£21,493
Monthly£2,701£4,408-£1,707
Weekly£623£1,017-£394
Hourly£15.58£25.43-£9.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£25,813£31,605
25th£27,629£43,810
50th (Median)£32,409£52,900
75th£40,466£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £20,491 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £20,491 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine 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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