SOC 4134 Administrative occupations

Transport and distribution clerks and assistants Salary

Median salary £32,060 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £32,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For transport and distribution clerks and assistants, £33,508 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -14% versus the national average. Experienced transport and distribution clerks and assistants (top 25%) earn over £38,361.

About this role

Transport and distribution clerks coordinate logistics operations, booking shipments, tracking consignments, managing transport documentation and ensuring goods move efficiently through supply chains.

Key responsibilities

Booking and scheduling transport and deliveries
Tracking consignments and updating customers on progress
Processing shipping documentation and customs paperwork
Coordinating with drivers, warehouses and freight forwarders
Resolving delivery issues and managing claims

Qualifications and entry routes

No specific qualifications required, though knowledge of transport regulations and logistics processes is essential. CILT qualifications provide professional development. Many enter through logistics trainee roles.

Career outlook

E-commerce growth sustains demand for logistics coordination. Digital tracking and last-mile delivery management are evolving the role.

Key skills

Transport coordination Documentation processing Problem-solving Communication IT systems

Common industries

Logistics companies
Freight forwarders
Retailers
Manufacturers
Courier services

Data coverage

SOC code 4134

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 55,000

Median Salary

£32,060

Mean Salary

£32,861

Jobs (000s)

55k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £25,903Median: £32,060P75: £38,361

P10: £21kP25: £26kMedian: £32kP75: £38kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£20,612

0-2 years

Mid Level

£25,903

3-7 years

Senior

£38,361

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +86% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +36.8%Real growth: -0.9%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 16.4%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£32,060

Full-time Only

£33,508

Full-time premium: +£1,448

Transport and distribution clerks and assistants salary: common questions

How much do transport and distribution clerks and assistants earn in the UK?

Transport and distribution clerks and assistants earn a median of £33,508 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £25,903 and £38,361.

Is £33,508 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for transport and distribution clerks and assistants?

Entry-level transport and distribution clerks and assistants typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £25,903, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £20,612.

Have transport and distribution clerks and assistants salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median transport and distribution clerks and assistants pay has risen from £24,090 to £33,508 — +39% in cash terms, or +1.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for transport and distribution clerks and assistants?

Male transport and distribution clerks and assistants earn a median £34,704 and female transport and distribution clerks and assistants £29,024 — a gap of +16% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).