SOC 2020 · 8212
Bus and coach drivers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £26,337 |
| 25th | £30,889 |
| 50th | £36,340 |
| 75th | £43,855 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £26,337 | £30,889 | £36,340 | £43,855 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £33,657 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £31,557 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £44,879 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £31,168 | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Bus and coach drivers drive road passenger-carrying vehicles such as buses, coaches and mini-buses.
Typical tasks
checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle before start of journey
drives single- and double-decked vehicle over pre-determined route, complying with traffic regulations and keeping to time schedule
stops and opens and closes doors at pre-arranged places to allow passengers to board and alight, observing regulations concerning the number of passengers carried
may collect fares from passengers and issue tickets or ensure that they use a ticket machine
may plan routes in conjunction with private hirer and assist with loading and unloading of luggage
balances cash taken with tickets sold and may be responsible for cleanliness of vehicle
maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though candidates must be in possession of a full car driving licence. All bus and coach drivers are required to hold the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). This incorporates a theoretical examination and assessed driving. Entrants to the CPC test must be at least 18 years old. NVQs/SVQs in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving are available at level 2.