Delivery operatives vs Managers in transport and distribution Salary (2025)

How do Delivery operatives and Managers in transport and distribution salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers in transport and distribution earns £21,133 more per year (84% higher)

Delivery operatives

£25,010
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDelivery operativesManagers in transport and distributionDifference
Median Annual£25,010£46,143-£21,133
Mean Annual£24,165£50,980-£26,815
Monthly£2,084£3,845-£1,761
Weekly£481£887-£406
Hourly£12.02£22.18-£10.16

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDelivery operativesManagers in transport and distribution
10th (Entry)£9,194£28,798
25th£16,322£36,656
50th (Median)£25,010£46,143
75th£30,447£58,520
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Delivery operatives or a Managers in transport and distribution?
A Managers in transport and distribution earns more. The median salary for a Delivery operatives is £25,010, whilst a Managers in transport and distribution earns £46,143 — a difference of £21,133 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Delivery operatives and a Managers in transport and distribution?
The difference is £21,133 per year. Managers in transport and distribution is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Delivery operatives or a Managers in transport and distribution?
From a salary perspective, Managers in transport and distribution 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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