How much do TfL tube and bus drivers earn as strikes over salaries begin

"The RMT union which represents Tube drivers said the dismissive approach of Transport for London's management of drivers' demands for better pay and fatigue management has fuelled widespread anger and distrust among the workforce. The strikes come after management refused to engage seriously with union demands on pay, fatigue management, extreme shift patterns and a reduction in the working week, as well as failing to honour previous agreements made with staff, RMT said."

"Tube driver salaries range depending on an individual's experience, but the average salary is between 57,217 to 61,620 according to recruitment website Reed. The average driver works 36 hours a week and is entitled to 43 days of annual leave, which includes bank holidays. Workdays can begin at 4.45am and end at 1.30am. A full-time Tube driver can earn up to almost 64,000. In 2018, a Freedom of Information request revealed that eight Tube drivers in London earned over 100,00 a year."

"London bus drivers can expect to make between 15 and 20 an hour, depending on their level of expertise. This amounts to approximately 31,000 to 37,440 annually. The Elizabeth Line isn't part of TfL, but it does manage the line's infrastructure. For other train drivers in London, the average salary is 58,795. Although beginning earnings hover around 30,000, experienced drivers can earn more than 69,000."

Transport for London's management took a dismissive approach to drivers' demands for better pay and fatigue management, fueling widespread anger and distrust among the workforce. Management refused to engage seriously on pay, fatigue management, extreme shift patterns, a reduction in the working week, and failed to honour previous agreements. Tube driver salaries average £57,217–£61,620, with a typical 36-hour week, 43 days' annual leave, workdays from 4.45am to 1.30am, and full-time pay up to almost £64,000; a 2018 FOI showed eight drivers earned over £100,000. London bus drivers earn about £15–£20 per hour (≈£31,000–£37,440). The Elizabeth Line is not part of TfL; other London train drivers average £58,795, with experienced drivers over £69,000; outside London the average is £48,500.

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