Rail transport operatives vs Secondary education teaching professionals Salary (2025)

How do Rail transport operatives and Secondary education teaching professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail transport operatives earns £6,533 more per year (14% higher)

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail transport operativesSecondary education teaching professionalsDifference
Median Annual£52,900£46,367+£6,533
Mean Annual£56,897£45,574+£11,323
Monthly£4,408£3,864+£544
Weekly£1,017£892+£125
Hourly£25.43£22.29+£3.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail transport operativesSecondary education teaching professionals
10th (Entry)£31,605£25,036
25th£43,810£34,976
50th (Median)£52,900£46,367
75th£72,066£54,919
90th (Senior)£0£65,449
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail transport operatives or a Secondary education teaching professionals?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Rail transport operatives is £52,900, whilst a Secondary education teaching professionals earns £46,367 — a difference of £6,533 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail transport operatives and a Secondary education teaching professionals?
The difference is £6,533 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail transport operatives or a Secondary education teaching professionals?
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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