Class 1 Driver Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 132 positions with reported compensation (10% of all Class 1 Driver listings).

10th percentile

£37,337

25th percentile

£40,000

Median (50th)

£40,440

75th percentile

£45,125

90th percentile

£49,246

Average salary: £42,357

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Class 1 Driver job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Logistics

Supply Chain

Customer Service

Warehouse

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Class 1 Driver opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Companies	New (7d)
Manchester	104	£39,499	£38,596 – £43,270	15	28
Bristol	38	£43,562	£43,452 – £48,560	15	12
Birmingham	32	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	9	9
Warrington, Cheshire	25	£45,272	£44,294 – £45,937	15	6
Worksop, Nottinghamshire	24	£39,535	£39,535 – £39,535	7	1
Coventry	18	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	8	0
Alfreton, Derbyshire	17	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	5	3
Telford, Shropshire	15	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	5	0
Doncaster, South Yorkshire	15	£45,500	£45,500 – £45,500	8	2
Corby, Northamptonshire	14	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	4	0
Crewe, Cheshire	14	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	5	7
Rochdale, Greater Manchester	14	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	4	3
Sittingbourne, Kent	14	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	6	0
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire	13	£39,291	£39,291 – £39,291	4	7
Bolton, Greater Manchester	13	£38,843	£38,688 – £39,739	6	1
Hatfield, Hertfordshire	13	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	10	6
Northampton, Northamptonshire	13	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	7	5
Rugby, Warwickshire	13	£43,420	£41,008 – £45,832	8	5
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire	12	£42,000	£41,000 – £47,340	9	1
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire	12	$40,440	$40,000 – $45,125	7	2

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Class 1 Driver openings globally.

Ignition Driver Recruitment 90 jobs

The Best Connection Employment Group 29 jobs

KPI Recruiting Ltd 17 jobs

SIMPLY JOBSWORTH 17 jobs

GXO Logistics, Inc. 16 jobs

THE BEST CONNECTION 15 jobs

Proman UK 12 jobs

THE THRIVE GROUP 11 jobs

Surecall Recruitment Ltd 11 jobs

INTERACTION RECRUITMENT GROUP 11 jobs

QS Recruitment 10 jobs

Wilson Recruitment 9 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Class 1 Drivers work

United Kingdom 1,354 jobs United States 1 jobs

Class 1 Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Class 1 Driver job market is steadily growing, with 1,355 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 985 new positions were posted (294 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Class 1 Driver positions is £40,440, with the middle 50% of earners making between £40,000 and £45,125. Top earners (90th percentile) command £49,246 or more. Note that 90% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Doncaster, South Yorkshire at £45,500 median, while Bolton, Greater Manchester offers £38,843.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Class 1 Driver roles are Logistics, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Warehouse. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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