Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Sevenoaks
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Sevenoaks compares
Worth noting that train and tram driverss in the South East earned £76,715 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £76,176 — a difference of 0.7%. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £76,715 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £74,336. The all-jobs average in Sevenoaks is £28,537. By comparison, train and tram driverss earn 168.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £76,715 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £74,336 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Train and tram drivers salary in areas near Sevenoaks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Sevenoaks?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the South East (which includes Sevenoaks) is £76,715 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 Sevenoaks compare to the UK average?
Train and tram drivers in the South East earn 0.7% above the national median of £76,176. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is train and tram drivers a well-paid job in Sevenoaks compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sevenoaks is £28,537. Train and tram drivers in the South East earn £76,715, which is 168.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for train and tram driverss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sevenoaks. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.