Train and tram drivers roles in the UK earn a median of £74,500 per year, equivalent to £37.50 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 23.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £67,500 in West Midlands to £88,500 in South West. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £76,327/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£74,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£37.50
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+23.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£62,500 – £85,000
25th – 75th percentile
UK Employment (2024)
~37,000
estimated employees
54 of 180 areas not disclosed by ONS
Employment Change
2021–2024
2021: ~28,000 → 2024: ~37,000
Market Signal
Growing marketPay and employment are both rising — competition for workers is increasing.
Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.
Median annual pay for Train and tram drivers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South West | £88,500 |
| North East | £80,000 |
| London | £78,500 |
| South East | £78,500 |
| East Midlands | £72,500 |
| Scotland | £71,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £71,000 |
| North West | £70,500 |
| Wales | £68,000 |
| West Midlands | £67,500 |
| UK | £74,500 |
Annual pay grew by +23.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Train and tram drivers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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Train and tram drivers drive diesel, diesel-electric, electric and steam locomotives that transport passengers and goods on surface and underground railways, and transport passengers in trams.
There are no formal academic requirements. Entrants must pass a series of tests and a medical examination. Age restrictions apply in some areas of work. Good hearing, good eyesight and normal colour vision are required. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs are available at level 2.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.