Driving instructors vs Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary (2025)

How do Driving instructors and Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Driving instructors earns £5,098 more per year (14% higher)

Driving instructors

£41,118
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDriving instructorsVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£41,118£36,020+£5,098
Mean Annual£49,456£37,757+£11,699
Monthly£3,427£3,002+£425
Weekly£791£693+£98
Hourly£19.77£17.32+£2.45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Driving instructors or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
A Driving instructors earns more. The median salary for a Driving instructors is £41,118, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £5,098 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Driving instructors and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £5,098 per year. Driving instructors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Driving instructors or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
From a salary perspective, Driving instructors 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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