Average Large goods vehicle drivers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For large goods vehicle driverss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £39,568. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,141 — making this 1.1% above the norm. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £39,568 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £41,174. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so large goods vehicle driverss sit 8.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £39,568 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,174 — 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.
Large goods vehicle drivers salary across UK regions
Large goods vehicle drivers 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 large goods vehicle drivers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median large goods vehicle drivers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £39,568 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Large goods vehicle drivers in the South West earn 1.1% above the national median of £39,141. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is large goods vehicle drivers 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. Large goods vehicle drivers in the South West earn £39,568, which is 8.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for large goods vehicle driverss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.