Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers roles in the UK earn a median of £40,000 per year, equivalent to £16.40 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £37,500 in North East to £44,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £39,905/yr (0% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£40,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.40
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,500 – £48,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £44,000 |
| East Midlands | £41,000 |
| East | £41,000 |
| South West | £40,000 |
| South East | £40,000 |
| West Midlands | £39,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £39,000 |
| Scotland | £39,000 |
| North West | £38,500 |
| Wales | £38,500 |
| North East | £37,500 |
| UK | £40,000 |
Annual pay grew by +3.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers in the UK is £40,000 per year (about £16.40 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers earn between £32,500 and £48,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers pay rose by 3.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers is in London, at £44,000 per year.
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HGV and LGV drivers collect, transport and deliver goods in rigid vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, articulated lorries and lorries pulling trailers.
No formal academic entry qualifications are required. The HGV/LGV test incorporates a medical examination, theory test and assessed road driving. HGV/LGV drivers of vehicles of 3.5 tonnes and over require a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). The minimum age for HGV/LGV driving after obtaining the qualification is 18 years. NVQs/SVQs, other vocational courses and apprenticeships relevant to this occupation are available at various levels.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.