Average Bus and coach drivers Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
For bus and coach driverss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £30,880. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,947 — making this 9.0% below the norm. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £30,880 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £33,456. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), bus and coach driverss take home 11.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £30,880 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,456 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bus and coach drivers salary in Glasgow City?
The median bus and coach drivers salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £30,880 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Bus and coach drivers in the Scotland earn 9.0% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Bus and coach drivers in the Scotland earn £30,880, which is 11.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bus and coach driverss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.