As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Distribution Clerk in the United Kingdom is £28,600, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,600 to £31,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,600
50TH(Median)   £28,600
75TH   £31,100
Freight Distribution Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Freight Distribution Clerk Salary £25,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Freight Distribution Clerk Salary £28,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Freight Distribution Clerk Salary £31,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Freight Distribution Clerk Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Freight Distribution Clerk salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Freight Distribution Clerk is about £28,600 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,383, and a weekly pay of around £550. Click the switch button below to see more details about Freight Distribution Clerk hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Freight Distribution Clerks Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Freight Distribution Clerk's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,257 - £28,861, while Intermediate make £27,615 - £29,160, Senior earn £28,287 - £29,719, Specialist earn £28,376 - £29,831, Expert can reach £28,510 - £29,906 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Freight Distribution Clerk £28,376
Intermediate Level Freight Distribution Clerk £28,675
Senior Level Freight Distribution Clerk £29,234
Specialist Level Freight Distribution Clerk £29,346
Expert Level Freight Distribution Clerk £29,421
£28,376 0 yr
£28,675 < 2 yrs
£29,234 2-4 yrs
£29,346 5-8 yrs
£29,421 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Freight Distribution Clerk Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Freight Distribution Clerk. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 11% salary raise, while strong Order Picking skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Container can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Order Picking
Order picking is the process of collecting items from a warehouse to complete customer orders. Order picking is when the products listed in an order are retrieved from their respective warehouses.
Container
Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Freight Distribution Clerk field include Customer Service (11%), Order Picking (2%), Container (2%), Shipping and Receiving (2%), and Product Pricing (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £31,746
Customer Service
£31,746
11%
Order Picking £29,172
Order Picking
£29,172
2%
Container £29,172
Container
£29,172
2%
Shipping and Receiving £29,172
Shipping and Receiving
£29,172
2%
Product Pricing £28,886
Product Pricing
£28,886
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
Order Picking
4.92%
Container
5.68%
Shipping and Receiving
5.68%
Product Pricing
8.53%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Freight Distribution Clerk?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Freight Distribution Clerk are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,888 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,812, and Manchester pays around £27,415 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Freight Distribution Senior Clerk or Freight Distribution Clerk?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Freight Distribution Senior Clerk makes less than a Freight Distribution Clerk. A Freight Distribution Senior Clerk earns an average annual salary of £23,767. And a Freight Distribution Clerk earns an average annual salary of £28,600.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Freight Distribution Senior Clerk
£17,257
£27,598
Distribution Clerk
£16,397
£25,243
Distribution Clerk, Sr.
£17,337
£27,726
Distribution Center Manager
£33,540
£80,302

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