Telecoms and related network installers and repairers vs Train and tram drivers Salary (2025)

How do Telecoms and related network installers and repairers and Train and tram drivers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Train and tram drivers earns £32,378 more per year (83% higher)

Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

£39,088

per year

Train and tram drivers

£71,466

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Telecoms and related network installers and repairers	Train and tram drivers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,088	£71,466	-£32,378
Mean Annual	£41,196	£70,871	-£29,675
Monthly	£3,257	£5,956	-£2,699
Weekly	£752	£1,374	-£622
Hourly	£18.79	£34.36	-£15.57

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Telecoms and related network installers and repairers	Train and tram drivers
10th (Entry)	£28,360	£36,808
25th	£34,100	£65,178
50th (Median)	£39,088	£71,466
75th	£45,151	£80,869
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Telecoms and related network installers and repairers or a Train and tram drivers?

A Train and tram drivers earns more. The median salary for a Telecoms and related network installers and repairers is £39,088, whilst a Train and tram drivers earns £71,466 — a difference of £32,378 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Telecoms and related network installers and repairers and a Train and tram drivers?

The difference is £32,378 per year. Train and tram drivers is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Telecoms and related network installers and repairers or a Train and tram drivers?

From a salary perspective, Train and tram drivers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.