Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Braintree
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Braintree compares
For train and tram driverss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £75,608. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £76,176 — making this 0.7% below the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £75,608 stretches to roughly £77,706 in real spending power. Compared to the Braintree average across all roles (£32,175), train and tram driverss take home 135.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £75,608 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £77,706 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Train and tram drivers salary in areas near Braintree
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Braintree?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the East (which includes Braintree) is £75,608 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does train and tram drivers pay in Braintree compare to the UK average?
Train and tram drivers in the East earn 0.7% below the national median of £76,176. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is train and tram drivers a well-paid job in Braintree compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Braintree is £32,175. Train and tram drivers in the East earn £75,608, which is 135.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for train and tram driverss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Braintree. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.