Average Delivery drivers and couriers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For delivery drivers and courierss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £23,629. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £24,627 — making this 4.1% below the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £23,629 has an effective purchasing power closer to £24,588. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), delivery drivers and courierss take home 35.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £23,629 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,588 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Delivery drivers and couriers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average delivery drivers and couriers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median delivery drivers and couriers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £23,629 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does delivery drivers and couriers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Delivery drivers and couriers in the South West earn 4.1% below the national median of £24,627. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is delivery drivers and couriers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Delivery drivers and couriers in the South West earn £23,629, which is 35.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for delivery drivers and courierss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.