Train and tram drivers Salary in East of England
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£63,873
Mean
£62,976
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £63,873 |
| Mean | £62,976 |
| 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
£1,305
Mean £1,315
Hourly
£37.30
Mean £36.44
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,305 | £1,315 |
| Hourly | £37.30 | £36.44 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in East of England is £2,658/month. Train and tram drivers earn 100% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Transport and storage sector are £795/week. Earnings grew +4.2% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 92% of Train work full-time · vs 93% nationally
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
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
£63,873
Male
£63,873
Female
£63,749
Mean annual pay
All employees
£62,976
Male
£61,829
Female
£68,543
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £63,873 | £63,873 | £63,749 |
| Mean | £62,976 | £61,829 | £68,543 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£64,057
Full-time (mean)
£65,780
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £64,057 |
| Mean | £65,780 |
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