Bus and coach drivers vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Bus and coach drivers and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £4,477 more per year (13% higher)

Bus and coach drivers

£35,696
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBus and coach driversScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£35,696£40,173-£4,477
Mean Annual£35,143£44,327-£9,184
Monthly£2,975£3,348-£373
Weekly£686£773-£87
Hourly£17.16£19.31-£2.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBus and coach driversScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£16,437£24,895
25th£29,216£33,129
50th (Median)£35,696£40,173
75th£42,845£54,977
90th (Senior)£49,957£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bus and coach drivers or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Bus and coach drivers is £35,696, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £4,477 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bus and coach drivers and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £4,477 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bus and coach drivers or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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