Average Bus and coach drivers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
For bus and coach driverss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £44,375. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £33,947 — making this 30.7% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £44,375 stretches to roughly £38,123 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), bus and coach driverss take home 33.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £44,375 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,123 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bus and coach drivers salary in City of London?
The median bus and coach drivers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £44,375 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Bus and coach drivers in the London earn 30.7% above the national median of £33,947. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is bus and coach drivers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Bus and coach drivers in the London earn £44,375, which is 33.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bus and coach driverss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.