How much does a courier make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,473 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,074
- Equals
- $39,720
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $59,630 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,340 |
| 3. Germany | $44,800 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $43,390 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $39,720 |
| 7. United States | $37,880 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $117 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Odd job persons£17,360
- Meter reader£29,100
- Water and firewood collectors£16,470
- Gym worker£25,510
- Waste collector£27,860
- Sorter£28,440
- Street sweeper£27,630
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,473 a month, £29,670 a year.
How much does a courier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £23,120 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £40,790.
Which country pays a courier the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a courier make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $39,720 a year against $37,880 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a courier or a gym worker?
A courier: £29,670 a year against £25,510 for a gym worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate