Average Bus and coach drivers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The median pay for bus and coach driverss in the West Midlands stood at £28,715 in 2025, placing them 15.4% below the UK-wide figure of £33,947. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £28,715 stretches to roughly £31,383 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so bus and coach driverss sit 14.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £28,715 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,383 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bus and coach drivers salary in Birmingham?
The median bus and coach drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £28,715 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does bus and coach drivers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Bus and coach drivers in the West Midlands earn 15.4% below the national median of £33,947. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is bus and coach drivers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Bus and coach drivers in the West Midlands earn £28,715, which is 14.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bus and coach driverss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.