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Train and tram drivers salary in United Kingdom

The median train and tram drivers salary is £76,327 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£49,736
Median (p50)
£76,327
Top (p90)
Sample size
24,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£49,736
p25£68,924
Median£76,327
p75£83,129
Top (p90)
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Train and tram drivers salary by region

London£78,536
North East£78,270
Yorkshire and The Humber£52,293

Pay trend

Up 18.6% from 2023 to 2025.

£64,3452023
£63,9702024
£76,3272025

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

Train and tram drivers salary FAQs

What is the average Train and tram drivers salary in United Kingdom?

The median Train and tram drivers salary in United Kingdom is £76,327 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of train and tram driverss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Train and tram drivers salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £78,536, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Train and tram 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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