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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 116 positions with reported compensation (9% of all Class 1 Driver listings).

10th percentile

£36,621

25th percentile

£40,000

Median (50th)

£40,847

75th percentile

£44,496

90th percentile

£48,861

Average salary: £42,736

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Customer Service

Supply Chain

Logistics

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	73	£40,981	£38,921 – £43,270	15	30
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire	23	£38,800	£38,110 – £39,491	8	9
Bristol	22	£43,452	£41,726 – £46,326	12	7
Birmingham	21	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	6	6
Sheffield	18	$40,847	$40,000 – $44,496	5	10
Sittingbourne, Kent	17	£48,806	£48,806 – £48,806	8	12
Warrington, Cheshire	16	$40,847	$40,000 – $44,496	12	4
Doncaster, South Yorkshire	15	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	9	12
Lutterworth, Leicestershire	15	£36,009	£36,009 – £36,009	7	6
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire	15	£40,858	£40,429 – £41,288	4	3
Rugby, Warwickshire	14	£43,441	£41,027 – £45,854	7	3
Rotherham, South Yorkshire	14	$40,847	$40,000 – $44,496	3	8
Coventry	13	£38,503	£38,503 – £38,503	9	3
Reading, Berkshire	13	£42,317	£41,158 – £43,475	6	1
Telford, Shropshire	13	£41,756	£41,756 – £41,756	6	3
Banbury, Oxfordshire	12	$40,847	$40,000 – $44,496	5	2
Crewe, Cheshire	12	£47,234	£44,617 – £49,851	4	7
Leeds	12	£68,484	£68,484 – £68,484	8	7
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire	12	$40,847	$40,000 – $44,496	5	6
Tamworth, Staffordshire	12	$40,847	$40,000 – $44,496	7	3

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Class 1 Driver openings globally.

Ignition Driver Recruitment 72 jobs

The Best Connection Employment Group 29 jobs

QS Recruitment 27 jobs

KPI Recruiting Ltd 15 jobs

CHALLENGE - TRG RECRUITMENT LIMITED 10 jobs

Proman UK 8 jobs

THE BEST CONNECTION 7 jobs

Maritime Transport 7 jobs

INTERACTION RECRUITMENT GROUP 7 jobs

GXO Logistics, Inc. 6 jobs

SURE CALL RECRUITMENT & AFE RECRUITMENT 6 jobs

Wilson Recruitment 5 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Class 1 Drivers work

United Kingdom 1,222 jobs United States 1 jobs

Class 1 Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Class 1 Driver job market is steadily growing, with 1,223 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 898 new positions were posted (445 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Class 1 Driver positions is £40,847, with the middle 50% of earners making between £40,000 and £44,496. Top earners (90th percentile) command £48,861 or more. Note that 91% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Leeds at £68,484 median, while Lutterworth, Leicestershire offers £36,009.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Class 1 Driver roles are Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Logistics. 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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