Average Bus and coach drivers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median bus and coach drivers salary in the South East reached £34,023, sitting 0.2% above the national median of £33,947. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £34,023 stretches to roughly £32,968 in real spending power. Compared to the Southampton UA average across all roles (£33,878), bus and coach driverss take home 0.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £34,023 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,968 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Bus and coach drivers salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South 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 Southampton UA?
The median bus and coach drivers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £34,023 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 Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Bus and coach drivers in the South East earn 0.2% above the national median of £33,947. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is bus and coach drivers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Bus and coach drivers in the South East earn £34,023, which is 0.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for bus and coach driverss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.