How much do coach drivers earn?

A career in coach driving is a rewarding and sociable one, but how much do coach drivers tend to earn?

Keep reading to learn more about the salary you can expect as a coach driver.

How much do coach drivers earn monthly?

In 2025, the average coach driver’s salary tends to hover at around £2,253 per month in the UK.

As an entry-level driver, you can expect an average wage of around £1,965, which can increase to an estimated figure of £2,968 as an experienced coach driver, based on a full-time position.

Factors including hours worked per week, level of experience, type of hours, location of work and distances travelled can play a role in deciding the hourly rate of bus and coach drivers. 

For example, professional coach drivers working at unsociable hours like evenings and weekends or those working in cities with a higher cost of living like London can often expect to receive higher monetary compensation.

How much do coach drivers earn yearly?

The average salary for a UK coach driver in 2025 can range from £23,583 up to £35,618 per annum. The median is currently sitting at approximately £27,040 which equates to an hourly rate of £13.87.

According to the Government website, you can expect to earn anywhere from £18,000 to £34,000 largely depending on experience. A typical week for a coach driver tends to look like 45 to 47 hours of work, which affects salary accordingly. 

Again, the amount and type of hours worked, experience, location and distance travelled are considered when deciding on yearly salary.

Are coach drivers on a salary?

Coach drivers do often earn a salary. 

Drivers can also benefit from additional opportunities such as tips, commissions, bonuses and overtime pay to seize a higher amount of pay.  

In the UK, employers must abide by minimum and national living wage compliance. The national living wage currently sits at £11.44 for those over the age of 21. This figure is set to increase to £12.21 from April 2025, meaning you should be earning this amount or higher as long as you meet the requirements. ponsibility of transporting the most hazardous goods on our roadways, HGVTN can help you gain your licence. 

Can you work part-time as a coach driver?

Coach drivers can access a variety of contract types, including part-time!

A comprehensive range of coach operators list part-time opportunities, which can provide shift variety and flexibility to suit your lifestyle and requirements. Drivers often consider casual, weekend, evening and full-time contracts depending on the employer’s needs.

Do you want to start a career as a coach driver?

To start your fruitful and rewarding career as a coach driver, you must first complete PCV coach driver training to ensure your professional competence.

At HGV Training Network, we help to train and provide career opportunities for aspiring bus and coach drivers, with future initiatives specifically aimed at supporting your success.

You can complete your bus and coach licence (Cat D) training with our friendly and welcoming team in as little as 5 days. We have an extensive range of training centres throughout the country, so you’re bound to find one accessible to you.

If you already hold a car driving licence and think you have what it takes to drive a passenger-carrying vehicle and deliver the very best customer service, get in touch with us today!