How much does a taxi driver make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,556 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,134
- Equals
- $41,060
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $41,430 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $41,060 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $36,570 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courier£26,570
- Train driver£76,330
- Signalman£57,090
- Bus driver£36,340
- Truck driver£39,910
- Farm equipment operator£29,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operators£37,860
- Crane operators£45,920
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,556 a month, £30,680 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £22,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £44,590.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $41,060 in the United Kingdom, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A taxi driver: £30,680 a year against £26,570 for a motorcyle courier, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate