Delivery drivers and couriers Pay Data UK — 2025

Delivery drivers and couriers roles in the UK earn a median of £27,869 per year, equivalent to £13.42 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 4.6% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £22,938 to £39,419 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Delivery drivers and couriers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Delivery drivers and couriers

Delivery drivers and couriers collect, transport and deliver goods using a range of vehicles, including bicycles and motor vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in weight.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle
• drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point
• assists with loading/unloading and obtains receipts from customers for goods collected/delivered
• drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule
• maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked
• undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants must possess a clean car driving licence. In order to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, entrants must pass an additional test for a category C1 licence. Minimum age restrictions apply according to the weight of vehicle and whether the driver holds a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas and at various levels are available.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.