Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£23,186
Mean
£22,597
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £23,186 |
| Mean | £22,597 |
| 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
£435
Mean £432
Hourly
£12.00
Mean £12.92
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £435 | £432 |
| Hourly | £12.00 | £12.92 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Delivery drivers and couriers earn 22% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 61% of Delivery drivers work full-time · vs 69% nationally
- 29% are self-employed · vs 30% nationally
- 80% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 91% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£23,186
Male
£23,194
Mean annual pay
All employees
£22,597
Male
£22,737
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £23,186 | £23,194 |
| Mean | £22,597 | £22,737 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£25,020
Part-time (median)
£13,429
Full-time (mean)
£26,903
Part-time (mean)
£13,190
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £25,020 | £13,429 |
| Mean | £26,903 | £13,190 |
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