Road transport drivers n.e.c. Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a road transport drivers n.e.c. in the UK is £28,725 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). Pay in this occupation ranges from around £12,000 at the 10th percentile (typically entry-level or part-time roles) to £45,512 at the 90th percentile (senior or specialist roles). There are approximately 112,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
UK Salary Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | £12,000 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £21,670 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £28,725 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £37,860 | Experienced |
| 90th | £45,512 | Senior / highest decile |
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| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| London | £32,376 | +12.7% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £30,736 | +7.0% |
| West Midlands | £30,044 | +4.6% |
| Scotland | £29,851 | +3.9% |
| North East | £29,062 | +1.2% |
| East Midlands | £28,277 | -1.6% |
| North West | £27,198 | -5.3% |
| South West | £26,922 | -6.3% |
| South East | £26,529 | -7.6% |
| East | £26,341 | -8.3% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a road transport drivers n.e.c. in the UK?
The UK median is £28,725 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £29,635.
How much do the highest-paid road transport drivers n.e.c. earn?
The 90th percentile earns around £45,512 a year, while the 10th percentile is around £12,000 — typically the difference between senior specialist roles and entry-level or part-time positions.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-07-18