Delivery Driver Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 29 Nov 2023
Base Pay Range
£19K - £28K/yr
Average Base Pay

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Additional Cash Compensation
Average£6,948Range£1,136 - £42,512
The average salary for Delivery Driver is £29,874 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Delivery Driver in the United Kingdom is £6,948, with a range from £1,136 - £42,512. Salaries estimates are based on 7812 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Delivery Driver employees in United Kingdom.

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Tesco
3.7

Tesco

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £11 - £13
11 salaries
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£11

£13

£11 - £13 Range

Tesco
3.7

Tesco

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £10 - £13
7 salaries
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£10

£13

£10 - £13 Range

Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Delivery Driver

£25,000

 /yr
Range: £19K - £50K
7 salaries
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£19K

£50K

£19,000 - £50,000 Range

Sainsbury’s
3.7

Sainsbury’s

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£13

 /hr
Range: £13 - £17
6 salaries
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£13

£17

£13 - £17 Range

ASDA
3.4

ASDA

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £4 - £12
6 salaries
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£4

£12

£4 - £12 Range

Amazon Flex
3.6

Amazon Flex

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£15

 /hr
Range: £12 - £20
6 salaries
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£12

£20

£12 - £20 Range

ASDA
3.4

ASDA

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £7 - £12
5 salaries
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£7

£12

£7 - £12 Range

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Ocado Group
3.5

Ocado Group

Delivery Driver

£26,000

 /yr
Range: £15K - £27K
5 salaries
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£15K

£27K

£15,000 - £26,500 Range

Uber
3.9

Uber

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£8

 /hr
Range: £7 - £11
5 salaries
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£7

£11

£7 - £11 Range

Sainsbury’s
3.7

Sainsbury’s

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £8 - £13
4 salaries
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£8

£13

£8 - £13 Range

Domino's Pizza UK
3.5

Domino's Pizza UK

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £8 - £16
4 salaries
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£8

£16

£8 - £16 Range

Domino's
3.5

Domino's

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £10 - £19
4 salaries
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£10

£19

£10 - £19 Range

Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £11 - £17
3 salaries
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£11

£17

£11 - £17 Range

Waitrose
3.9

Waitrose

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £11 - £13
3 salaries
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£11

£13

£11 - £13 Range

Waitrose
3.9

Waitrose

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£10

 /hr
Range: £9 - £12
3 salaries
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£9

£12

£9 - £12 Range

Argos
3.7

Argos

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £11 - £13
3 salaries
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£11

£13

£11 - £13 Range

Just Eat Takeaway.com
3.8

Just Eat Takeaway.com

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£13

 /hr
Range: £11 - £24
3 salaries
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£11

£24

£11 - £24 Range

Greencore
3.3

Greencore

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £11 - £13
3 salaries
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£11

£13

£11 - £13 Range

Amazon Flex
3.6

Amazon Flex

Delivery Driver - Hourly

£13

 /hr
Range: £12 - £16
3 salaries
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£12

£16

£12 - £16 Range

Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Delivery Driver - Hourly
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£10 -£12

 hourly
2 salaries
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£10

£12

£10 - £12 Range

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Delivery Driver Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Delivery Driver salaries - 11 salaries reported£12/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 7 salaries reported£12/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 7 salaries reported£25,000/yr
Delivery Driver salaries - 6 salaries reported£13/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 6 salaries reported£11/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 6 salaries reported£15/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 5 salaries reported£11/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 5 salaries reported£26,000/yr
Delivery Driver salaries - 5 salaries reported£8/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 4 salaries reported£11/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 4 salaries reported£11/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 4 salaries reported£11/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 3 salaries reported£12/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 3 salaries reported£12/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 3 salaries reported£10/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 3 salaries reported£12/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 3 salaries reported£13/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 3 salaries reported£11/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 3 salaries reported£13/hr
Delivery Driver salaries - 2 salaries reported£11/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Delivery Driver salaries

The average salary for a Delivery Driver is £29,874 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 7812 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Delivery Driver employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Delivery Driver in United Kingdom is £70,401 per year.

The lowest salary for a Delivery Driver in United Kingdom is £19,982 per year.

Delivery drivers are compensated similarly to a bus or coach driver, or a community transport driver. In addition to their hourly wage, delivery drivers often receive tips. Both full-time and part-time opportunities exist, so drivers can typically increase their income by increasing the number of hours they work. They might also do this by taking on more hours as part of a zero hours contract. The job can be demanding as some drivers must work on holidays or late at night.

Are you looking for higher pay from your career as a delivery driver? It’s worth researching different delivery companies in your area because some companies pay their drivers more than others. You may be able to work longer hours to increase your income if you have the flexibility. Some delivery companies also offer higher rates during peak hours, such as lunchtime and dinnertime, so try to schedule your deliveries during these times.

Ensure you have excellent customer service skills as this can lead to more tips from customers, which can add up over time. You may also like to offer additional service, such as carrying items upstairs or assembling furniture, to earn additional tips or fees.

If you have the time and resources, driving for multiple delivery companies can increase your earning potential and provide more flexibility in your schedule.

To negotiate for a higher salary in a delivery driver job, build your case using solid evidence from your work. If you complete a higher-than-average amount of deliveries, arrive to your destinations quickly, or go above and beyond expectations for the customer, this will all be recorded in mileage reports, customer reviews, and receipts. In an established position, demonstrating what you can do is a solid way to negotiate a pay rise. After an offer, justify why you're worth a better delivery driver salary using proof from prior positions in the transport industry. Have a set figure in mind, and factor in benefits such as holiday time and flexible scheduling.

About 57.27% of Delivery Driver professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £6,948 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Delivery Driver in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Delivery Driver professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £16,023 and £249,994 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £29,874 following the average career path of a Delivery Driver.

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