Salaries in the Transport and Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives group range from £26,500 to £76,500 per year across 14 occupations, based on official ONS ASHE data. The highest-paying role is Train and tram drivers at a median of £76,500/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 | £76,500 | +0.7% |
| Rail transport operatives | £60,500 | +0.8% |
| Driving instructors | £59,000 | +0.9% |
| Crane drivers | £47,500 | +1.1% |
| Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers | £41,000 | +1.2% |
| Mobile machine drivers and operatives, other | £41,000 | +1.2% |
| Marine and waterways transport operatives | £41,000 | +0.0% |
| Other drivers and transport operatives, other | £39,500 | +1.3% |
| Bus and coach drivers | £34,500 | +1.5% |
| Air transport operatives | £34,500 | +1.5% |
| Road transport drivers, other | £33,500 | +1.5% |
| Fork-lift truck drivers | £32,000 | +0.0% |
| Delivery drivers and couriers | £28,500 | +1.8% |
| Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs | £26,500 | +0.0% |
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