- take job details over the radio, by phone, on the in-car computer or via an app
- help to load and unload passengers' luggage
- help passengers to get in and out of the vehicle if required
- take payments for fares or log them online
- keep your vehicle clean and in a roadworthy condition
- make sure accounts and records up to date
Taxi driver | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Taxi drivers pick up passengers and charge a fee to take them to their destination by the quickest route.
Taxi drivers typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Taxi driver 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
| Average salary |
| 23,957 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Taxi driver
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24,741 GBP
Average salary for part-time Taxi driver
Average salary for full-time Taxi driver
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8,414 GBP
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8,977 GBP
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Salary over time for Taxi driver
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20,785 GBP
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23,199 GBP
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25,444 GBP
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26,420 GBP
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26,623 GBP
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23,291 GBP
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23,957 GBP
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22,885 GBP
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25,118 GBP
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Future outlook for Taxi drivers
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Which qualifications do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Taxi driver 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.
