Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle-under-Lyme compares
The going rate for train and tram driverss in the West Midlands? £67,428 at the median in 2025. That compares to £76,176 nationally — a gap of 11.5% below. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238, so train and tram driverss sit 147.6% more that benchmark.
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Newcastle-under-Lyme) 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238. Train and tram drivers in the West Midlands earn £67,428, which is 147.6% 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.