Rail transport operatives vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £25,265 more per year (91% higher)

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail transport operativesWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£52,900£27,635+£25,265
Mean Annual£56,897£27,995+£28,902
Monthly£4,408£2,303+£2,105
Weekly£1,017£531+£486
Hourly£25.43£13.29+£12.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail transport operativesWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£31,605£13,984
25th£43,810£23,335
50th (Median)£52,900£27,635
75th£72,066£32,853
90th (Senior)£0£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail transport operatives or a Warehouse operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Rail transport operatives is £52,900, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £25,265 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail transport operatives and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £25,265 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail transport operatives or a Warehouse 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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