Train and tram drivers vs Large goods vehicle drivers: Salary Compared
A Train and tram drivers earns more — a median £76,327 vs £39,905 for a Large goods vehicle drivers. That is £36,422 more per year (91%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Train and tram drivers is paid more than a Large goods vehicle drivers: median gross pay of £76,327 versus £39,905 — a £36,422 (91%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Train and tram drivers | Large goods vehicle drivers |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £49,736 | £28,253 |
| 25th percentile | £68,924 | £33,749 |
| Median | £76,327 | £39,905 |
| 75th percentile | £83,129 | £46,679 |
| 90th percentile | — | £53,128 |
SOC 2020 codes: Train and tram drivers = 8231; Large goods vehicle drivers = 8211.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in South West, where a Train and tram drivers earns a median £86,944 versus £40,128 for a Large goods vehicle drivers — a £46,816 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Train and tram drivers or a Large goods vehicle drivers earn more in the UK?
- A Train and tram drivers earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £76,327 for a Train and tram drivers versus £39,905 for a Large goods vehicle drivers — a difference of £36,422 (91% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Train and tram drivers?
- Most Train and tram drivers earn between £68,924–£83,129 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £76,327. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- What is the typical salary range for a Large goods vehicle drivers?
- Most Large goods vehicle drivers earn between £33,749–£46,679 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £39,905. Top earners (90th percentile) reach £53,128.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.