Salaries in the Transport and mobile machine drivers and operatives group range from £27,000 to £77,000 per year across 14 occupations, based on official ONS ASHE data. The highest-paying role is Train and tram drivers at a median of £77,000/year. Click any occupation below to see regional breakdowns, year-on-year pay trends, and hourly rates.
| Occupation | Median Annual Pay | Year-on-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Train and tram drivers | £77,000 | +2.7% |
| Rail transport operatives | £61,000 | +2.5% |
| Crane drivers | £47,500 | +3.3% |
| Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers | £41,500 | +2.5% |
| Marine and waterways transport operatives | £40,000 | +2.6% |
| Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. | £39,500 | +2.6% |
| Driving instructors | £36,500 | +2.8% |
| Other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c. | £36,000 | +2.9% |
| Bus and coach drivers | £35,000 | +2.9% |
| Road transport drivers n.e.c. | £34,000 | +3.0% |
| Air transport operatives | £33,500 | +3.1% |
| Fork-lift truck drivers | £33,000 | +3.1% |
| Delivery drivers and couriers | £29,000 | +3.6% |
| Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs | £27,000 | +1.9% |
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