As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tractor Trailer Driver in the United Kingdom is £42,068, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £37,117 to £46,626, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £37,117
50TH(Median)   £42,068
75TH   £46,626
Tractor Trailer Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Tractor Trailer Driver Salary £37,117 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Tractor Trailer Driver Salary £42,068 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Tractor Trailer Driver Salary £46,626 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Tractor Trailer Driver salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Tractor Trailer Driver is about £42,068 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,506, and a weekly pay of around £809. Click the switch button below to see more details about Tractor Trailer Driver hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Tractor Trailer Drivers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Tractor Trailer Driver's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £38,447 - £41,329, while Intermediate make £38,816 - £41,698, Senior earn £39,481 - £42,204, Specialist earn £40,442 - £43,088, Expert can reach £41,920 - £44,449 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Tractor Trailer Driver £40,442
Intermediate Level Tractor Trailer Driver £40,811
Senior Level Tractor Trailer Driver £41,329
Specialist Level Tractor Trailer Driver £42,204
Expert Level Tractor Trailer Driver £43,564
£40,442 0 yr
£40,811 < 2 yrs
£41,329 2-4 yrs
£42,204 5-8 yrs
£43,564 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Tractor Trailer Driver are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £45,433 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £42,380, and Manchester pays around £40,324 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Truck Driver - Heavy or Tractor Trailer Driver?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Truck Driver - Heavy makes less than a Tractor Trailer Driver. A Truck Driver - Heavy earns an average annual salary of £24,820. And a Tractor Trailer Driver earns an average annual salary of £42,068.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Truck Driver - Heavy
£16,833
£31,049
Truck Driver - Light
£18,997
£35,899
Truck Driver Van
£19,080
£36,055
Document Delivery Driver
£14,967
£37,318
Truck Driver, Light Or Delivery Services
£18,947
£35,803

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