As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bus Driver in Leicester, UK is £30,148, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,155 to £35,846, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,155
50TH(Median)   £30,148
75TH   £35,846
Bus Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Bus Driver Salary £26,155 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Bus Driver Salary £30,148 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Bus Driver Salary £35,846 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Bus Driver Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Bus Driver salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Bus Driver is about £30,148 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,512, and a weekly pay of around £580. Click the switch button below to see more details about Bus Driver hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Bus Drivers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Bus Driver's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,228 - £29,552, while Intermediate make £27,407 - £29,731, Senior earn £27,884 - £30,148, Specialist earn £28,658 - £31,169, Expert can reach £30,029 - £33,125 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Bus Driver £28,837
Intermediate Level Bus Driver £28,956
Senior Level Bus Driver £29,433
Specialist Level Bus Driver £30,148
Expert Level Bus Driver £32,019
£28,837 0 yr
£28,956 < 2 yrs
£29,433 2-4 yrs
£30,148 5-8 yrs
£32,019 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Bus Driver?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Bus Driver are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £34,437 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £32,123, and Manchester pays around £30,564 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Truck Driver - Heavy or Bus Driver?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Truck Driver - Heavy makes less than a Bus Driver. A Truck Driver - Heavy earns an average annual salary of £23,467. And a Bus Driver earns an average annual salary of £31,886.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Truck Driver - Heavy Leicester, UK
£15,916
£29,357
Truck Driver - Light Leicester, UK
£17,962
£33,942
Truck Driver Van Leicester, UK
£18,040
£34,090
Document Delivery Driver Leicester, UK
£14,151
£35,284
Truck Driver, Light Or Delivery Services Leicester, UK
£17,914
£33,852

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