Marine and waterways transport operatives salary in the UK (2025/26)
ONS ASHE 2025
£39,405
£39,405
Mean salary
£42,040
Skilled Worker visa minimum
£38,300
How pay varies by region
East of England is the highest-paying region for marine and waterways transport operatives at £41,194 — 5% above the UK median. Scotland is lowest at £34,014. Use the table below for the full regional breakdown.
Salary by UK region
| Region | Median | Mean | vs UK median |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England | £41,194 | £41,394 | +5% |
| South East | £39,685 | £41,636 | +1% |
| Scotland | £34,014 | £35,180 | -14% |
East of England
£41,194
Mean £41,394
+5%
South East
£39,685
Mean £41,636
+1%
Scotland
£34,014
Mean £35,180
-14%
Sorted highest median to lowest. ‘Vs UK median’ compares each region’s median to £39,405. Suppressed values mean ONS withheld this figure because the sample was too small to publish.
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