Average Train and tram drivers Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire compares
For train and tram driverss based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £67,428. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £76,176 — making this 11.5% below the norm. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £67,428 has an effective purchasing power closer to £73,692. The all-jobs average in South Staffordshire is £28,259. By comparison, train and tram driverss earn 138.6% 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 South Staffordshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in South Staffordshire?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes South Staffordshire) 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 South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Train and tram drivers in the West Midlands earn £67,428, which is 138.6% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.