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Delivery drivers and couriers salary in United Kingdom

The median delivery drivers and couriers salary is £27,854 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£21,289
Median (p50)
£27,854
Top (p90)
£39,586
Sample size
82,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£21,289
p25£24,583
Median£27,854
p75£33,472
Top (p90)£39,586
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Delivery drivers and couriers salary by region

London£30,574
East of England£28,615
North West£28,409
South East£27,929
East Midlands£27,663
West Midlands£27,618
Yorkshire and The Humber£27,203
South West£27,150
Scotland£27,104

Pay trend

Up 10.6% from 2023 to 2025.

£25,1912023
£27,2242024
£27,8542025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Delivery drivers and couriers salary FAQs

What is the average Delivery drivers and couriers salary in United Kingdom?

The median Delivery drivers and couriers salary in United Kingdom is £27,854 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of delivery drivers and courierss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Delivery drivers and couriers earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £21,289 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £39,586 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £27,854.

Do Delivery drivers and couriers salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £30,574, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Delivery drivers and couriers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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