Transportation and Logistics / Passenger Transport

Bus Driver

Operates a bus to transport passengers along specified routes, ensuring safety, punctuality, and customer service. May handle fare collection, assist passengers with boarding, and perform basic vehicle inspections.

Average monthly gross

5,440 GBP

4 validated salaries

Median

5,165 GBP

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

2,428 GBP - 8,672 GBP

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Bus Driver

ISCO

8331

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 1 validated salaries
2,320 GBP 2,320 GBP - 2,320 GBP
Senior 1 validated salaries
2,680 GBP 2,680 GBP - 2,680 GBP
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
8,380 GBP 7,650 GBP - 9,110 GBP

Yearly trend

5,440 GBP
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United Kingdom 4,985 GBP 2
Libya 9,110 GBP 1
Mauritius 2,680 GBP 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
AstraZeneca 7,650 GBP 1
BluePeak Group 2,680 GBP 1
BT Group 2,320 GBP 1
Vertex Services 9,110 GBP 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Coach Driver Transit Bus Operator Public Transport Driver Motor Coach Driver

Skills

Hard skills

Defensive Driving Route Navigation Vehicle Inspection Fare Collection Scheduling Adherence

Soft skills

Customer Service Patience Situational Awareness Communication Stress Management

Tools

Bus (Diesel/Electric/Hybrid) GPS Navigation System Ticket Machine Two-Way Radio Mobility Ramp

Certifications

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement First Aid/CPR Defensive Driving Course

Employment context

Industries

Public Transit School Transportation Tourism and Travel Private Charter Services

Company types

Government Agency Private Transit Company School District Tour Operator

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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