Average Bus and coach drivers Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The median pay for bus and coach driverss in the East stood at £32,346 in 2025, placing them 4.7% below the UK-wide figure of £33,947. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £32,346 has an effective purchasing power closer to £33,244. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), bus and coach driverss take home 13.7% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £32,346 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,244 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average bus and coach drivers salary in Norwich?
The median bus and coach drivers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £32,346 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Bus and coach drivers in the East earn 4.7% 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 Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Bus and coach drivers in the East earn £32,346, which is 13.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bus and coach driverss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.