Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 8,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£18,852
Mean
£20,144
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £18,852 |
| Mean | £20,144 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£423
Mean £412
Hourly
£12.03
Mean £12.80
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £423 | £412 |
| Hourly | £12.03 | £12.80 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Delivery drivers and couriers earn 40% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 67% of Delivery drivers work full-time · vs 69% nationally
- 36% are self-employed · vs 30% nationally
- 93% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 91% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£18,852
Male
£19,433
Mean annual pay
All employees
£20,144
Male
£20,737
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £18,852 | £19,433 |
| Mean | £20,144 | £20,737 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£25,354
Full-time (mean)
£26,558
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £25,354 |
| Mean | £26,558 |
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