Crane drivers Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
25th percentile
£36,397
Median
£45,644
Mean
£47,076
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £36,397 |
| Median | £45,644 |
| Mean | £47,076 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£861
Mean £947
Hourly
£18.38
Mean £18.97
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £861 | £947 |
| Hourly | £18.38 | £18.97 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Construction sector are £801/week. Earnings grew -2.1% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£3,804£45,644
−Income tax
£551£6,615
−National Insurance
£220£2,646
=Take-home pay
£3,032£36,383
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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