Average Bus and coach drivers Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
The median pay for bus and coach driverss in the North East stood at £31,248 in 2025, placing them 8.0% below the UK-wide figure of £33,947. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £31,248 stretches to roughly £34,681 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786, so bus and coach driverss sit 1.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £31,248 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,681 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Bus and coach drivers salary in areas near Newcastle upon Tyne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bus and coach drivers salary in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median bus and coach drivers salary in the North East (which includes Newcastle upon Tyne) is £31,248 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the UK average?
Bus and coach drivers in the North East earn 8.0% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne is £31,786. Bus and coach drivers in the North East earn £31,248, which is 1.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bus and coach driverss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle upon Tyne. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.