HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) salary
Nationally, a hgv class 1 driver (c+e) earns roughly £38,000 to £52,000, with a midpoint of £43,000. Where the job is makes a real difference, so here's the same role by area. Standard permanent rates run 38,000 to 50,000; night trunking and specialist routes reach 45,000 to 55,000 plus. Agency work 18 to 24 an hour.
| Area | Lower | Typical | Upper |
|---|---|---|---|
| London and the Thames Gateway | £43,200 | £48,900 | £59,200 |
| Cambridge and Cambridgeshire | £39,300 | £44,400 | £53,700 |
| Felixstowe | £38,400 | £43,500 | £52,600 |
| Colchester and north Essex | £37,800 | £42,800 | £51,700 |
| Ipswich | £37,400 | £42,300 | £51,100 |
| Wider Suffolk | £36,700 | £41,600 | £50,300 |
| Norfolk and Great Yarmouth | £36,700 | £41,600 | £50,300 |
Source: Aspion HGV Driver Salary Guide 2026, August 2026. Area figures apply published regional pay differences; operational roles move less between areas because of the wage floor.
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