How Much Does a London Tube Driver Earn?

Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by MyLondon to Transport for London in early 2021, the annual wage of a full-time Tube driver was revealed as £56,496. This was based on the financial year from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, with 3,271 drivers said to earn this amount, not including bonuses.

How much do London Tube drivers get paid?

How much do Tube drivers earn? During the initial 12-16 weeks training, trainee drivers are believed to earn about £24,000 which can rise to £30,000 after completing assessments. A newly qualified driver's starting salary is about £49,000 a year and could rise to £60,000 after five years.

Why do London Tube drivers get paid so much?

A spokeswoman for Transport for London (TfL) said three per cent of drivers earn total remuneration of more than £70,000, largely because they are "highly skilled test drivers and instructors". Total remuneration includes base pay and employer pension contributions.