UK median monthly pay: transportation and storage
UK median monthly pay: transportation and storage stood at £3,047 in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Pay and employment from PAYE table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Pay and employment from PAYE table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median monthly pay by industry | |||||||||||
| H — Transportation and storage | 3,047 | 3,028 | 3,039 | 3,017 | 3,012 | 3,017 | 2,989 | 2,973 | 2,956 | 2,940 | |
| I — Accommodation and food service activities | 1,445 | 1,448 | 1,433 | 1,430 | 1,426 | 1,432 | 1,422 | 1,414 | 1,412 | 1,402 |
Understanding UK median monthly pay: transportation and storage
Typical monthly earnings for workers in the transportation and storage sector across the United Kingdom are quantified through this remuneration metric. The series establishes the median gross pay for individuals employed in land freight, passenger transport, maritime shipping, air travel, warehousing, and postal services, drawing upon complete administrative tax records. It separates the wage trends of logistics and transit operations from wholesale trade and manufacturing. By processing every employer PAYE submission in the sector, the measure provides an accurate reflection of earnings distribution across freight and passenger networks.
Interpreting these monthly figures requires awareness of operational seasonality, particularly surrounding logistics surges during holiday periods and weather-related disruptions to transport networks. Early estimates are subject to routine administrative revisions as late filings are integrated. Analysts should prioritise year-on-year comparisons to evaluate underlying wage progression, avoiding distortions from seasonal overtime peaks. Additionally, users must recognise that fluctuations in median pay can reflect changes in fuel surcharges, driver shortage premiums, or shifts between full-time and agency driving arrangements rather than standard base pay adjustments alone.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of transport operations are captured in this sector?
- The classification covers road freight, bus and rail transit, air and water transport, warehousing facilities, and postal or courier services.
- How do logistics peaks affect monthly earnings calculations?
- Increased demand for warehousing and delivery staff during peak shopping seasons often raises overtime earnings and overall monthly pay.
- Are self-employed courier drivers included in these payroll figures?
- Independent drivers operating as sole traders are excluded, as this dataset tracks individuals on formal company payroll systems.