Train and tram drivers Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 6,000 employees
Median
£64,886
Mean
£68,417
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £64,886 |
| Mean | £68,417 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,305
Mean £1,325
Hourly
£37.30
Mean £36.54
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,305 | £1,325 |
| Hourly | £37.30 | £36.54 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in London is £3,042/month. Train and tram drivers earn 78% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Transport and storage sector are £795/week. Earnings grew +4.2% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 94% of Train work full-time · vs 93% nationally
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£64,886
Male
£65,271
Female
£64,331
Mean annual pay
All employees
£68,417
Male
£69,580
Female
£62,235
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £64,886 | £65,271 | £64,331 |
| Mean | £68,417 | £69,580 | £62,235 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£64,986
Full-time (mean)
£68,747
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £64,986 |
| Mean | £68,747 |
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