Planning, process and production technicians vs Rail transport operatives Salary

How do Planning, process and production technicians and Rail transport operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Rail transport operatives earns £15,492 more per year (41% higher)

Planning, process and production technicians

£37,408
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,453
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year (gross)
Take-home: £41,239

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlanning, process and production techniciansRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£37,408£52,900-£15,492
Mean Annual£40,575£56,897-£16,322
Take-Home (Net)£30,453£41,239-£10,786
Monthly (Gross)£3,117£4,408-£1,291
Weekly (Gross)£719£1,017-£298
Hourly£17.98£25.43-£7.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlanning, process and production techniciansRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£26,742£31,605
25th£30,896£43,810
50th (Median)£37,408£52,900
75th£46,320£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Planning, process and production technicians or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Planning, process and production technicians is £37,408, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £15,492 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Planning, process and production technicians and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £15,492 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Planning, process and production technicians takes home approximately £30,453 per year, whilst a Rail transport operatives takes home £41,239. The net difference is £10,786.
Should I become a Planning, process and production 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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