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Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Luton UA

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£75,608

-£568 (0.7% below) vs UK average

UK median: £76,176 · Hourly: £38.97

East vs all UK regions

West Midlands£67,428East£75,608London£77,889

Mean annual: £71,460 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Luton UA compares

vs UK average for train and tram driverss -£568 (0.7% below)

vs Luton UA all-jobs average +£45,968 (155.1% above)

The going rate for train and tram driverss in the East? £75,608 at the median in 2025. That compares to £76,176 nationally — a gap of 0.7% below. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £75,608 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £77,706. Compared to the Luton UA average across all roles (£29,640), train and tram driverss take home 155.1% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Luton UA?

The median train and tram drivers salary in the East (which includes Luton UA) 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 Luton UA 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 Luton UA compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Luton UA is £29,640. Train and tram drivers in the East earn £75,608, which is 155.1% above the local average across all occupations.