How much is the pay increase for railway workers?

Last year's historic deal cemented railroading as one of the most highly compensated jobs in the U.S. economy. Among other things, the national agreement delivered: 24% wage increase during the five-year period from 2020 through 2024. $1,000 per year in annual service recognition bonuses.



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BNSF is easily the highest paid railroad... our guarantee rates of pay rank above any other class 1 railroad.

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Inevitably, perhaps, it is senior management roles are the highest earners and attract the biggest salaries on the railway. The CEO of Network Rail, Andrew Haines, makes close to £600,000 a year, while the chief financial officer, Jeremy Westlake, pulls in £415,000 a year.

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If your happy working nights the railway is a great career with huge potential for progression. I know people working for all the big companies and they all complain about them - but none of them ever leave the railway.

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According to UK law, employers do not have to pay employees who take part in industrial action.

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THE PAY IS GREAT While money isn't everything, it sure doesn't hurt when looking at potential new careers. According to PayScale, the average salary for someone in the rail freight transportation industry is $81,000 per year.

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