Average Bus and coach drivers Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
A bus and coach drivers working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £28,200 in 2025 — 16.9% below the national figure of £33,947. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £28,200 stretches to roughly £30,719 in real spending power. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), bus and coach driverss take home 3.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £28,200 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,719 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Bus and coach drivers salary in areas near Nottingham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Nottingham UA is in the East Midlands 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 Nottingham UA?
The median bus and coach drivers salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £28,200 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Bus and coach drivers in the East Midlands earn 16.9% 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Bus and coach drivers in the East Midlands earn £28,200, which is 3.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bus and coach driverss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.