Rail transport operatives vs Road construction operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £13,708 more per year (35% higher)

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year
vs

Road construction operatives

£39,192
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail transport operativesRoad construction operativesDifference
Median Annual£52,900£39,192+£13,708
Mean Annual£56,897£41,645+£15,252
Monthly£4,408£3,266+£1,142
Weekly£1,017£754+£263
Hourly£25.43£18.84+£6.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail transport operativesRoad construction operatives
10th (Entry)£31,605£26,027
25th£43,810£32,195
50th (Median)£52,900£39,192
75th£72,066£47,160
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail transport operatives or a Road construction operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Rail transport operatives is £52,900, whilst a Road construction operatives earns £39,192 — a difference of £13,708 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail transport operatives and a Road construction operatives?
The difference is £13,708 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail transport operatives or a Road construction 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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