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Average Crane drivers Salary in Bolton

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£53,511

+£7,119 (15.3% above) vs UK average

UK median: £46,392 · Hourly: £18.17

North West vs all UK regions

East Midlands£37,514North West£53,511North West£53,511

Mean annual: £56,051 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Bolton compares

vs UK average for crane driverss +£7,119 (15.3% above)

vs Bolton all-jobs average +£25,815 (93.2% above)

Looking at 2025 salary data, crane driverss in the North West were paid a median of £53,511. The national equivalent stands at £46,392, putting this region 15.3% above. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £53,511 has an effective purchasing power closer to £58,674. The all-jobs average in Bolton is £27,696. By comparison, crane driverss earn 93.2% more than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £53,511 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £58,674 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average crane drivers salary in Bolton?

The median crane drivers salary in the North West (which includes Bolton) is £53,511 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does crane drivers pay in Bolton compare to the UK average?

Crane drivers in the North West earn 15.3% above the national median of £46,392. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is crane drivers a well-paid job in Bolton compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Bolton is £27,696. Crane drivers in the North West earn £53,511, which is 93.2% above the local average across all occupations.