Why are London Underground drivers 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.

How much does a London Underground train driver earn?

Underground driver 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. Tube drivers part of the job-share scheme earned £28,248, while part-time drivers earned a salary of £25,824.

Where do train drivers get paid the most?

Are train drivers in the Pilbara the highest paid in the world?

• The claim: A UK transport commentator says train drivers in the Pilbara earn about $240,000 a year and are probably the highest-paid in the world.
• The verdict: The Pilbara has the highest number of best paid train drivers in Australia.

What does a tube driver earn?

The average base pay of a Tube driver is £55,011 while night tube drivers earn around half of that as their position is part time. During training, which lasts 12-16 weeks, trainee drivers earn £32,375 during their training,.

How much does a train driver make in the UK?

The average base pay for a driver in the UK is £54,901 per year, according to Glassdoor. The jobs site says the average is estimated from real salaries submitted anonymously by train drivers around the country. The pay scale can range from around £20,000 while training to more than £65,000 for experienced drivers.

How much money do train drivers make UK?

Does London Underground make a profit?

London Underground fares were the greatest contribution to overall revenue of Transport for London (TfL). The Tube reported a passenger income of 650 million British pounds in the financial year 2020/21, down from 2.7 billion reported a year earlier.