how much do tube drivers earn

Tube drivers in London earn a starting salary of around £71,160, with typical earnings ranging between £70,000 and £80,000 per year when including overtime and shift allowances. Drivers on the Elizabeth Line can earn up to £75,000. This salary is notably higher than that of many other professions in the public sector and is one of the highest starting salaries among Tube drivers worldwide. The pay also exceeds that of doctors in their initial years and other UK occupations such as teachers and social workers. However, despite the relatively high salary, drivers and their union argue that it is insufficient given the high cost of living and housing in London, which has led to strikes demanding better pay and working conditions.