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Road Transport Drivers salary in United Kingdom

The median road transport drivers salary is £35,733 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£24,161
Median (p50)
£35,733
Top (p90)
£50,936
Sample size
424,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£24,161
p25£28,867
Median£35,733
p75£43,804
Top (p90)£50,936
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Road Transport Drivers salary by region

London£41,793
East Midlands£36,665
South East£36,448
West Midlands£35,620
East of England£35,187
Yorkshire and The Humber£34,966
South West£34,479
Scotland£34,400
North West£34,055
Wales£33,352

Pay trend

Up 11.1% from 2023 to 2025.

£32,1642023
£34,4752024
£35,7332025

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

Road Transport Drivers salary FAQs

What is the average Road Transport Drivers salary in United Kingdom?

The median Road Transport Drivers salary in United Kingdom is £35,733 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of road transport driverss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Road Transport Drivers earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £24,161 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £50,936 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £35,733.

Do Road Transport Drivers salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £41,793, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Road Transport Drivers 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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