Rail transport operatives vs Sales administrators Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £24,952 more per year (89% higher)

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year
vs

Sales administrators

£27,948
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail transport operativesSales administratorsDifference
Median Annual£52,900£27,948+£24,952
Mean Annual£56,897£27,843+£29,054
Monthly£4,408£2,329+£2,079
Weekly£1,017£537+£480
Hourly£25.43£13.44+£11.99

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail transport operativesSales administrators
10th (Entry)£31,605£14,407
25th£43,810£24,191
50th (Median)£52,900£27,948
75th£72,066£32,988
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail transport operatives or a Sales administrators?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Rail transport operatives is £52,900, whilst a Sales administrators earns £27,948 — a difference of £24,952 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail transport operatives and a Sales administrators?
The difference is £24,952 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail transport operatives or a Sales administrators?
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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