Truck Driver Salary in the UK

£30,200
per year
per month
£2,010
per month
per year

Truck Driver - Average Salary

The average salary for a Truck Driver is £30,200 gross per year (£2,010 net per month), which is £600 (+2%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Truck Driver can expect an average starting salary of £24,200. The highest salaries can exceed £60,000.
£24,200
Low
£30,200
Average salary
£60,000
High
£1,670
Low
£2,010
Average salary
£3,610
High

Truck Driver Salary Range

Low
£24,200
Average salary
£30,200
Experienced
£38,700
High
£60,000
Low
£1,670
Average salary
£2,010
Experienced
£2,490
High
£3,610
Trainee Truck Drivers tend to have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Owner Truck Drivers enjoy higher salaries.

Truck Driver - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Owner Truck Driver£34K/year
+13% 
Class 1 Truck Driver£30K/year
 -2%
Trainee Truck Driver£25K/year
 -18%

Truck Driver - Pay by Experience Level

A Truck Driver with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £24,200 gross per year. A mid career Truck Driver with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £29,400, while an experienced Truck Driver with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £48,700. Truck Drivers with more than 20 years of experience earn £52,300 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Truck Driver

Late Career▲ +73%
Experienced▲ +61%
Average Salary£30,200/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
No Experience▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
6%
Male
94%

Truck Driver - Jobs by Location

Truck Driver - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Truck Driver jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Truck Driver

How much does a Truck Driver make in the UK?
A Truck Driver in the UK earns an average of £30,200 gross per year, which is about £2,010 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Truck Driver updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Truck Driver in the UK?
The starting salary of a Truck Driver in the UK is around £24,200 gross per year. Trainee Truck Drivers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Truck Driver in the UK?
The highest salary of a Truck Driver in the UK can reach and exceed £60,000 gross per year. Experienced Owner Truck Drivers usually have the highest salaries.
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