Rail travel assistants vs Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary (2025)

How do Rail travel assistants and Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail travel assistants earns £10,806 more per year (30% higher)

Rail travel assistants

£46,826
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail travel assistantsVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£46,826£36,020+£10,806
Mean Annual£47,192£37,757+£9,435
Monthly£3,902£3,002+£900
Weekly£901£693+£208
Hourly£22.51£17.32+£5.19

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail travel assistantsVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
10th (Entry)£28,125£22,964
25th£37,110£29,101
50th (Median)£46,826£36,020
75th£54,664£44,896
90th (Senior)£0£54,674
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail travel assistants or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
A Rail travel assistants earns more. The median salary for a Rail travel assistants is £46,826, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £10,806 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail travel assistants and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £10,806 per year. Rail travel assistants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail travel assistants or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
From a salary perspective, Rail travel assistants 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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