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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 100 positions with reported compensation (8% of all Class 1 Driver listings).

10th percentile

£36,584

25th percentile

£39,898

Median (50th)

£40,000

75th percentile

£42,401

90th percentile

£45,295

Average salary: £40,666

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Logistics

Customer Service

Supply Chain

Warehouse

Route Planning

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	66	£40,981	£39,249 – £44,479	15	23
Bristol	24	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	9	13
Warrington, Cheshire	24	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	12	11
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire	22	£37,420	£37,420 – £38,800	6	11
Dagenham, Greater London	22	£46,800	£46,800 – £46,800	9	1
Norwich, Norfolk	19	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	4	3
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire	17	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	4	4
Crewe, Cheshire	15	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	6	10
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire	14	£40,083	£38,036 – £42,130	6	7
Tamworth, Staffordshire	14	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	8	2
Rugby, Warwickshire	14	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	6	6
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire	13	£44,020	£44,020 – £44,020	3	8
Coventry	13	£38,503	£38,503 – £38,503	8	3
Lutterworth, Leicestershire	13	£36,000	£36,000 – £36,000	7	2
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire	13	£40,000	£40,000 – £40,000	5	1
Rochdale, Greater Manchester	13	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	4	5
Glasgow	12	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	5	6
Slough, Berkshire	12	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	6	8
Telford, Shropshire	11	£41,756	£41,756 – £41,756	7	1
Banbury, Oxfordshire	11	$40,000	$39,898 – $42,401	5	6

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Class 1 Driver openings globally.

Ignition Driver Recruitment 75 jobs

The Best Connection Employment Group 29 jobs

KPI Recruiting Ltd 17 jobs

THE BEST CONNECTION 17 jobs

Maritime Transport 11 jobs

QS Recruitment 11 jobs

Proman UK 10 jobs

Fifth Wheel Recruitment 10 jobs

CHALLENGE - TRG RECRUITMENT LIMITED 9 jobs

Driver Require Ltd 8 jobs

Berry Recruitment 8 jobs

GXO Logistics, Inc. 6 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Class 1 Drivers work

United Kingdom 1,194 jobs United States 4 jobs

Class 1 Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Class 1 Driver job market is steadily growing, with 1,198 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 838 new positions were posted (413 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Class 1 Driver positions is £40,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £39,898 and £42,401. Top earners (90th percentile) command £45,295 or more. Note that 92% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Dagenham, Greater London at £46,800 median, while Lutterworth, Leicestershire offers £36,000.

Skills That Get You Hired

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