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Truck driver salary in United Kingdom, 2026

How much does a Truck Driver make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£18.18

The average salary for a truck driver is £18.18 per hour in United Kingdom. 122.5k salaries reported, updated at 19 October 2026

Truck Driver job openings in United Kingdom

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Trainee Class 2 Driver
Reynolds Food Group3out of 5 stars.
Grangemouth
£32,358 - £38,107 a year
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Truck Driver in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Great Western Railway
 
£80,001per year
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M Markovitz Ltd
 
£79,433per year
Civils and Lintels
 
£73,158per year
John Dwyer Bakery
 
£71,500per year
Yellow Cars
 
£65,000per year
MPL Site Services
 
£65,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near United Kingdom

  1. Wigan
    £20.01 per hour
  2. Avonmouth
    £19.14 per hour
  3. Bristol
    £18.86 per hour
  4. Warrington
    £18.64 per hour
  5. Coalville
    £18.30 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Truck Driver

The average salary for a Truck Driver is £18.18 per hour in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 122.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Truck Driver salaries typically range between a low of £13.44 and a high of £24.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Truck Driver include Wigan at £20.01 per hour, Avonmouth at £19.14 per hour and Bristol at £18.86 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Truck Driver include Great Western Railway ($80,001 per year) and M Markovitz Ltd ($79,433 per year).