Chauffeur | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Chauffeurs drive clients from place to place, making sure their journey is safe and comfortable, and that they arrive on time.

  • Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
  • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
  • Communicate with dispatchers by
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Chauffeurs typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Chauffeur you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
23,957 GBP *
per year
14,000 GBP
50,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Chauffeur
  • 24,741 GBP
Average salary for part-time Chauffeur
Average salary for full-time Chauffeur

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Salary over time for Chauffeur

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 20,785 GBP
  • 23,199 GBP
  • 25,444 GBP
  • 26,420 GBP
  • 26,623 GBP
  • 23,291 GBP
  • 23,957 GBP
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  • 25,118 GBP
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Future outlook for Chauffeurs

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Balanced outlook
12 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Fair outlook
63% chance of automation in the future

Chauffeur - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Chauffeur and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 32% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
  • 16% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You can apply directly for jobs if you've got a lot of experience, for example through working as a driver for the police, the armed forces or in the taxi industry.


Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Chauffeur

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Things to highlight for your Chauffeur interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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