Plastics process operatives vs Rail travel assistants Salary (2025)

How do Plastics process operatives and Rail travel assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail travel assistants earns £16,055 more per year (52% higher)

Plastics process operatives

£30,771
per year
vs

Rail travel assistants

£46,826
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlastics process operativesRail travel assistantsDifference
Median Annual£30,771£46,826-£16,055
Mean Annual£32,425£47,192-£14,767
Monthly£2,564£3,902-£1,338
Weekly£592£901-£309
Hourly£14.79£22.51-£7.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlastics process operativesRail travel assistants
10th (Entry)£21,352£28,125
25th£26,419£37,110
50th (Median)£30,771£46,826
75th£38,034£54,664
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plastics process operatives or a Rail travel assistants?
A Rail travel assistants earns more. The median salary for a Plastics process operatives is £30,771, whilst a Rail travel assistants earns £46,826 — a difference of £16,055 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plastics process operatives and a Rail travel assistants?
The difference is £16,055 per year. Rail travel assistants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plastics process operatives or a Rail travel assistants?
From a salary perspective, Rail travel assistants 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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