Average Train and tram drivers Salary in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How King's Lynn and West Norfolk compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median train and tram drivers salary in the East reached £75,608, sitting 0.7% below the national median of £76,176. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £30,544, so train and tram driverss sit 147.5% more that benchmark.
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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the East (which includes King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £30,544. Train and tram drivers in the East earn £75,608, which is 147.5% 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.