Rail transport operatives vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Rail transport operatives and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail transport operatives earns £25,104 more per year (90% higher)

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail transport operativesTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£52,900£27,796+£25,104
Mean Annual£56,897£27,488+£29,409
Monthly£4,408£2,316+£2,092
Weekly£1,017£535+£482
Hourly£25.43£13.36+£12.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail transport operativesTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£31,605£12,064
25th£43,810£20,001
50th (Median)£52,900£27,796
75th£72,066£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail transport operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Rail transport operatives is £52,900, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £25,104 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail transport operatives and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £25,104 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail transport operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
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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