Hgv driver salary in North East (2025/26)
Official occupation: Large goods vehicle drivers
Full-time average annual pay in North East
£37,083
Based on ~8,000 employees · 2025 · moderate suppression
Median
£37,083
Mean
£38,551
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £37,083 |
| Mean | £38,551 |
Region-level range withheld by ONS — UK-wide, the middle half of hgv driver earnings fall between £32,510–£46,326. See full methodology →
Employment patterns
- 94% of Large goods vehicle drivers work full-time
- 6% are self-employed
- 97.7% of employees have permanent contracts
Understanding Hgv driver pay in North East
The typical hgv driver in North East earns a median salary of £37,083 in 2025/26, based on around 8,000 employees — 5.3% (£2,058) below the UK-wide median of £39,141. These figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), so they reflect actual reported pay rather than self-reported estimates or job-advert ranges.
Across the UK, North East ranks 11th of 11 regions for hgv driver pay. Regional medians run from £37,083 in North East up to £41,474 in London, a spread of £4,391 (12%).
The mean (average) salary is £38,551, close to the median — the two measures broadly agree for hgv driver in North East, and the median remains the clearest guide to typical pay.
To see what £37,083 means after income tax and National Insurance, use the take-home pay calculator below — it also factors in student loan repayments.
Take-home pay estimate
Tax year 2025/26| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £3,090 | £37,083 |
| Income tax | £409 | £4,903 |
| National Insurance | £163 | £1,961 |
| Take-home pay | £2,518 | £30,219 |
Estimate only · 2025/26 HMRC rates · Standard tax code · No pension contribution · Not financial or tax advice
How hgv driver pay varies by region
London is the highest-paying region for hgv driver at £41,474 — 6% above the UK median. North East is lowest at £37,083.
UK median £39,141
| Region | Median payUK median £39,141 | Median | Mean | vs UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £41,474 | £41,474 | £40,272 | +6% |
| East of England | £40,611 | £40,611 | £41,840 | +4% |
| East Midlands | £40,551 | £40,551 | £38,408 | +4% |
| South West | £39,568 | £39,568 | £39,044 | +1% |
| South East | £39,535 | £39,535 | £40,026 | +1% |
| West Midlands | £39,285 | £39,285 | £39,216 | ±0% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £38,316 | £38,316 | £38,807 | -2% |
| Scotland | £38,032 | £38,032 | £38,445 | -3% |
| North West | £37,616 | £37,616 | £36,366 | -4% |
| Wales | £37,476 | £37,476 | £37,517 | -4% |
| North East (current region) | £37,083 | £37,083 | £38,551 | -5% |
| Region | Median | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| London £41,474 | £41,474Mean £40,272 | +6% |
| East of England £40,611 | £40,611Mean £41,840 | +4% |
| East Midlands £40,551 | £40,551Mean £38,408 | +4% |
| South West £39,568 | £39,568Mean £39,044 | +1% |
| South East £39,535 | £39,535Mean £40,026 | +1% |
| West Midlands £39,285 | £39,285Mean £39,216 | ±0% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber £38,316 | £38,316Mean £38,807 | -2% |
| Scotland £38,032 | £38,032Mean £38,445 | -3% |
| North West £37,616 | £37,616Mean £36,366 | -4% |
| Wales £37,476 | £37,476Mean £37,517 | -4% |
| North East (current region) £37,083 | £37,083Mean £38,551 | -5% |
Sorted highest median to lowest. The vertical line marks the UK median (£39,141); ‘Vs UK median’ compares each region’s median to it. Suppressed values mean ONS withheld this figure because the sample was too small to publish.
How hgv driver pay in North East has changed over time
Median annual pay for hgv driver in North East by year, shown against the UK-wide median (Source: ONS ASHE). The shaded band is the UK-wide 25%–75% pay range — ONS does not publish pay range breakdowns at region level.
North East median
UK median
▪ UK-wide 25%–75% range
Pre-2021 figures mapped from SOC 2010 via ONS concordance table
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a hgv driver earn in North East?
- The median annual hgv driver salary in North East is £37,083, according to ONS ASHE 2025 data.
- How does hgv driver pay in North East compare to the UK average?
- North East hgv drivers earn a median of £37,083 per year — 5.3% below the UK median of £39,141 (ONS ASHE 2025).
- Which area of the UK pays hgv drivers the most?
- London has the highest median hgv driver salary at £41,474 per year (ONS ASHE 2025).
- Is North East a well-paid location for hgv drivers?
- The North East median of £37,083 is 5.3% lower than the UK-wide median of £39,141, making it a below-average location for this role (ONS ASHE 2025).
How the figures are sourced
Data sources: Official UK earnings data (2025 provisional)(opens in new tab)
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