Average Crane drivers Salary in Bury
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Bury compares
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 Bury is £29,060. By comparison, crane driverss earn 84.1% 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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Crane drivers salary in areas near Bury
Salary data is by ONS region. Bury is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average crane drivers salary in Bury?
The median crane drivers salary in the North West (which includes Bury) 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 Bury 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 Bury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bury is £29,060. Crane drivers in the North West earn £53,511, which is 84.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for crane driverss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.