Average Crane drivers Salary in Westmorland and Furness UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Westmorland and Furness UA compares
The median pay for crane driverss in the North West stood at £53,511 in 2025, placing them 15.3% above the UK-wide figure of £46,392. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £53,511 stretches to roughly £58,674 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Westmorland and Furness UA is £32,683, so crane driverss sit 63.7% more that benchmark.
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 Westmorland and Furness UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Westmorland and Furness UA 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 Westmorland and Furness UA?
The median crane drivers salary in the North West (which includes Westmorland and Furness UA) 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 Westmorland and Furness UA 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 Westmorland and Furness UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Westmorland and Furness UA is £32,683. Crane drivers in the North West earn £53,511, which is 63.7% 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 Westmorland and Furness UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.