Train and tram drivers Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 20,000 employees
10th percentile
£34,198
25th percentile
£54,556
Median
£63,861
Mean
£60,995
75th percentile
£67,730
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £34,198 |
| 25th percentile | £54,556 |
| Median | £63,861 |
| Mean | £60,995 |
| 75th percentile | £67,730 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,305
Mean £1,239
Hourly
£35.22
Mean £32.28
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,305 | £1,239 |
| Hourly | £35.22 | £32.28 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
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
- 93% of Train work full-time
- 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
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