How much does a truck driver make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,325 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,688
- Equals
- $53,410
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 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 | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $56,990 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $53,410 |
| 10. Sweden estimate | $50,460 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driver£36,340
- Train driver£76,330
- Signalman£57,090
- Motorcyle courier£26,570
- Taxi driver£30,680
- Farm equipment operator£29,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operators£37,860
- Crane operators£45,920
Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,325 a month, £39,910 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £28,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £53,130.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $53,410 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a bus driver?
A truck driver: £39,910 a year against £36,340 for a bus driver, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate