Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Telford and Wrekin UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Telford and Wrekin UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, train and tram driverss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £67,428. The national equivalent stands at £76,176, putting this region 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 Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601, so train and tram driverss sit 120.3% 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 Telford and Wrekin UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Telford and Wrekin UA is in the West Midlands 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 Telford and Wrekin UA?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Telford and Wrekin UA) 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 Telford and Wrekin UA 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 Telford and Wrekin UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601. Train and tram drivers in the West Midlands earn £67,428, which is 120.3% 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 Telford and Wrekin UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.