Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Cannock Chase
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Cannock Chase compares
If you're a train and tram drivers in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £67,428. That's 11.5% below what train and tram driverss earn nationally (£76,176). Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £67,428 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £73,692. The all-jobs average in Cannock Chase is £29,719. By comparison, train and tram driverss earn 126.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £67,428 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £73,692 — 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.
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Train and tram drivers salary in areas near Cannock Chase
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Cannock Chase?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Cannock Chase) is £67,428 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 Cannock Chase compare to the UK average?
Train and tram drivers in the West Midlands earn 11.5% 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 Cannock Chase compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cannock Chase is £29,719. Train and tram drivers in the West Midlands earn £67,428, which is 126.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for train and tram driverss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cannock Chase. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.