Physiotherapists vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £13,358 more per year (34% higher)

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPhysiotherapistsRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£39,542£52,900-£13,358
Mean Annual£39,688£56,897-£17,209
Monthly£3,295£4,408-£1,113
Weekly£760£1,017-£257
Hourly£19.01£25.43-£6.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePhysiotherapistsRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£25,229£31,605
25th£31,329£43,810
50th (Median)£39,542£52,900
75th£48,606£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Physiotherapists or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Physiotherapists is £39,542, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £13,358 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Physiotherapists and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £13,358 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Physiotherapists 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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