Average Large goods vehicle drivers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
For large goods vehicle driverss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £39,285. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,141 — making this 0.4% above the norm. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £39,285 has an effective purchasing power closer to £42,934. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so large goods vehicle driverss sit 17.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £39,285 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £42,934 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
Large goods vehicle drivers salary across UK regions
Large goods vehicle drivers salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average large goods vehicle drivers salary in Birmingham?
The median large goods vehicle drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £39,285 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does large goods vehicle drivers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Large goods vehicle drivers in the West Midlands earn 0.4% above the national median of £39,141. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is large goods vehicle drivers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Large goods vehicle drivers in the West Midlands earn £39,285, which is 17.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for large goods vehicle driverss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.