Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£25,871
per year
Hourly Rate
£12.44
per hour
Mean Salary
£24,519
per year
Salary Range
Delivery drivers and couriers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £9,25725th: £15,054Median: £25,87175th: £31,96090th: £38,765
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £25,871 |
| Monthly | £2,156 |
| Fortnightly | £995 |
| Weekly | £498 |
| Daily | £100 |
| Hourly | £12.44 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £9,257 | £771 | Entry level |
| 25th | £15,054 | £1,255 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £25,871 | £2,156 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £31,960 | £2,663 | Experienced |
| 90th | £38,765 | £3,230 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Delivery drivers and couriers in the UK is £25,871, equating to £2,156 per month or £12.44 per hour.
Salaries range from £9,257 at entry level (10th percentile) to £38,765 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £29,508.
The Delivery drivers and couriers salary of £25,871 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Delivery drivers and couriers salary in the UK?
The median Delivery drivers and couriers salary in the United Kingdom is £25,871 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Delivery drivers and couriers earn per hour?
A Delivery drivers and couriers earns approximately £12.44 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Delivery drivers and couriers?
A Delivery drivers and couriers earns approximately £2,156 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in the UK?
The Delivery drivers and couriers salary of £25,871 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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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