Train and tram drivers roles in the UK earn a median of £74,000 per year, equivalent to £37.63 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 19.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £65,500 in Wales to £87,000 in South West. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £76,327/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£74,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£37.63
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+19.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£58,500 – £82,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Train and tram drivers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South West | £87,000 |
| London | £78,500 |
| South East | £78,500 |
| East | £76,000 |
| East Midlands | £73,000 |
| North East | £72,000 |
| Scotland | £71,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £71,500 |
| North West | £71,000 |
| West Midlands | £67,500 |
| Wales | £65,500 |
| UK | £74,000 |
Annual pay grew by +19.4% 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.
The median salary for a Train and tram drivers in the UK is £74,000 per year (about £37.63 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Train and tram drivers earn between £58,500 and £82,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Train and tram drivers pay rose by 19.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Train and tram drivers is in South West, at £87,000 per year.
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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.