Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Southend-on-Sea UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Southend-on-Sea UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical train and tram drivers in the East earned £75,608. Compared to the UK median of £76,176, that's 0.7% below. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £75,608 has an effective purchasing power closer to £77,706. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955, so train and tram driverss sit 180.5% 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 Southend-on-Sea UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southend-on-Sea UA is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Southend-on-Sea UA?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the East (which includes Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. Train and tram drivers in the East earn £75,608, which is 180.5% 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 Southend-on-Sea UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.