Rail travel assistants vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Rail travel assistants and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Rail travel assistants earns £36,698 more per year (362% higher)

Rail travel assistants

£46,826
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail travel assistantsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£46,826£10,128+£36,698
Mean Annual£47,192£12,121+£35,071
Monthly£3,902£844+£3,058
Weekly£901£195+£706
Hourly£22.51£4.87+£17.64

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail travel assistantsWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£28,125£2,228
25th£37,110£4,524
50th (Median)£46,826£10,128
75th£54,664£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail travel assistants or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Rail travel assistants earns more. The median salary for a Rail travel assistants is £46,826, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £36,698 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail travel assistants and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £36,698 per year. Rail travel assistants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail travel assistants or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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