Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stafford 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. 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. Compared to the Stafford average across all roles (£28,523), train and tram driverss take home 136.4% more.
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.
Train and tram drivers salary across UK regions
Train and tram drivers salary in areas near Stafford
Salary data is by ONS region. Stafford is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Train and tram drivers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Train and tram drivers salary guide →Find Train and tram jobs in Stafford
Explore roles paying around £67,428/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Stafford?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stafford) 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 Stafford 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 Stafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. Train and tram drivers in the West Midlands earn £67,428, which is 136.4% 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 Stafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.