As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Garbage Truck Driver in Birmingham, UK is £29,500, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,964 to £32,902, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,964
50TH(Median)   £29,500
75TH   £32,902
Garbage Truck Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary £26,964 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary £29,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary £32,902 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Garbage Truck Driver Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Garbage Truck Driver salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Garbage Truck Driver is about £29,500 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,458, and a weekly pay of around £567. Click the switch button below to see more details about Garbage Truck Driver hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Garbage Truck Drivers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Garbage Truck Driver's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,645 - £29,122, while Intermediate make £27,834 - £29,311, Senior earn £28,175 - £29,602, Specialist earn £28,667 - £30,262, Expert can reach £29,425 - £31,277 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Garbage Truck Driver £28,667
Intermediate Level Garbage Truck Driver £28,857
Senior Level Garbage Truck Driver £29,122
Specialist Level Garbage Truck Driver £29,602
Expert Level Garbage Truck Driver £30,617
£28,667 0 yr
£28,857 < 2 yrs
£29,122 2-4 yrs
£29,602 5-8 yrs
£30,617 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Garbage Truck Driver?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Garbage Truck Driver are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £33,948 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £31,667, and Manchester pays around £30,131 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Truck Driver - Heavy or Garbage Truck Driver?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Truck Driver - Heavy makes less than a Garbage Truck Driver. A Truck Driver - Heavy earns an average annual salary of £23,293. And a Garbage Truck Driver earns an average annual salary of £31,434.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Truck Driver - Heavy Birmingham, UK
£15,798
£29,139
Truck Driver - Light Birmingham, UK
£17,829
£33,691
Truck Driver Van Birmingham, UK
£17,907
£33,838
Truck Driver, Light Or Delivery Services Birmingham, UK
£17,782
£33,601
Truck Driver (CDL-B Required) Birmingham, UK
£15,725
£29,005

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