Bus and coach drivers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£35,696
per year
Hourly Rate
£17.16
per hour
Mean Salary
£35,143
per year
Salary Range
Bus and coach drivers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £16,43725th: £29,216Median: £35,69675th: £42,84590th: £49,957
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £35,696 |
| Monthly | £2,975 |
| Fortnightly | £1,373 |
| Weekly | £686 |
| Daily | £137 |
| Hourly | £17.16 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £16,437 | £1,370 | Entry level |
| 25th | £29,216 | £2,435 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £35,696 | £2,975 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £42,845 | £3,570 | Experienced |
| 90th | £49,957 | £4,163 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Bus and coach drivers in the UK is £35,696, equating to £2,975 per month or £17.16 per hour.
Salaries range from £16,437 at entry level (10th percentile) to £49,957 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £33,520.
Bus and coach drivers pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £35,696 is close to the overall median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Bus and coach drivers salary in the UK?
The median Bus and coach drivers salary in the United Kingdom is £35,696 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Bus and coach drivers earn per hour?
A Bus and coach drivers earns approximately £17.16 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Bus and coach drivers?
A Bus and coach drivers earns approximately £2,975 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Bus and coach drivers a well-paid job in the UK?
Bus and coach drivers pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £35,696 is close to the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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