Train and tram drivers Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£63,948
Mean
£60,513
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £63,948 |
| Mean | £60,513 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,305
Mean £1,236
Hourly
£35.25
Mean £31.99
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,305 | £1,236 |
| Hourly | £35.25 | £31.99 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Train and tram drivers earn 95% 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
- 100.0% 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
£63,948
Male
£63,724
Mean annual pay
All employees
£60,513
Male
£60,131
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £63,948 | £63,724 |
| Mean | £60,513 | £60,131 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£64,021
Full-time (mean)
£62,611
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £64,021 |
| Mean | £62,611 |
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