Rail transport operatives vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £12,727 more per year (32% higher)

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail transport operativesScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£52,900£40,173+£12,727
Mean Annual£56,897£44,327+£12,570
Monthly£4,408£3,348+£1,060
Weekly£1,017£773+£244
Hourly£25.43£19.31+£6.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail transport operativesScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£31,605£24,895
25th£43,810£33,129
50th (Median)£52,900£40,173
75th£72,066£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail transport operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Rail transport operatives is £52,900, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £12,727 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail transport operatives and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £12,727 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail transport operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
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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