How much do Amazon delivery drivers earn UK?

Amazon delivery drivers earn £14-£17/hour through delivery service partners, working out at £28,000-£35,000/year for full-time employed drivers. Self-employed Amazon Flex drivers earn £13-£18/block hour, typically £60-£90 per 3-4 hour block before vehicle costs.

Is being a delivery driver worth it UK?

Delivery driving offers flexibility and quick entry (no qualifications needed), but physical demands and costs can be significant. Employed drivers have job security with £22,000-£35,000 salaries. Self-employed earn more gross (£30,000-£50,000) but face fuel, insurance, and vehicle expenses of £8,000-£15,000/year.

How much do self-employed couriers earn UK?

Self-employed couriers earn £100-£200/day gross before expenses. After vehicle costs, fuel, and insurance (£8,000-£15,000/year), net income is typically £25,000-£40,000/year. Multi-drop parcel couriers earn £0.70-£1.20 per drop. Dedicated contract work can yield £45,000-£60,000/year profit.

How Much Do Delivery Drivers Earn in the UK? — 2026 Salary Guide | PocketWise

Q: How much do delivery drivers earn in the UK 2026?

UK delivery driver earnings vary by employer and employment status. Employed drivers earn £22,000-£35,000/year. Self-employed couriers earn £100-£200/day after expenses, or £25,000-£45,000/year. Amazon drivers earn £14-£17/hour, DPD couriers £500-£900/week gross, and Royal Mail posties £27,000-£32,000.

How Much Do Delivery Drivers Earn in the UK? — 2026 Salary Guide

Complete guide to delivery driver salaries in the UK for 2026. Amazon, DPD, Hermes, Royal Mail, self-employed couriers, multi-drop, food delivery apps, and career progression.

By PocketWise · 26 March 2026 · 4 min read

Delivery driving is one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors. Earnings vary significantly depending on employer, employment status, and delivery type. Here’s the complete breakdown.

Delivery Driver Salary by Type

Employed vs Self-Employed

Status	Annual Earnings	Notes
Employed (hourly)	£22,000-£35,000	Holiday, sick pay, pension
Self-employed	£30,000-£50,000 gross	Minus vehicle expenses
Self-employed (net)	£20,000-£40,000	After all costs

Major Employers

Amazon

Role	Earnings
Amazon DSP Driver (employed)	£14-£17/hour
Amazon DSP (annual)	£28,000-£35,000
Amazon Flex (self-employed)	£13-£18/block hour
Amazon Flex (per block)	£48-£78 (3-4 hours)
Amazon Flex (weekly)	£300-£600

Amazon Flex drivers are self-employed and cover their own vehicle costs.

DPD

Role	Earnings
Owner Driver (per drop)	£0.85-£1.10
Weekly gross	£600-£1,000
Annual gross	£30,000-£50,000
Annual net (after costs)	£22,000-£38,000

DPD drivers are self-employed franchise owners providing their own vehicle.

Evri (formerly Hermes)

Role	Earnings
Per parcel delivered	£0.60-£0.80
Typical daily	£60-£120
Weekly	£300-£600
Annual (part-time)	£15,000-£25,000

Often part-time, local routes with lower investment needed.

Yodel

Role	Earnings
Per parcel	£0.70-£0.95
Daily gross	£80-£150
Weekly	£400-£700
Annual gross	£20,000-£35,000

Royal Mail

Role	Salary
Postal Worker (new)	£23,000-£25,000
Postal Worker (experienced)	£25,000-£29,000
Delivery Office Worker	£24,000-£28,000
Driving postal worker	£27,000-£32,000
Parcelforce Driver	£28,000-£34,000
Overtime potential	+£5,000-£10,000/year

Royal Mail offers employment with pension, holidays, and union representation.

Parcelforce

Role	Salary
New Driver	£28,000-£30,000
Experienced Driver	£30,000-£35,000
With overtime	£35,000-£42,000

UPS

Role	Salary
Package Delivery Driver	£28,000-£35,000
Driver (experienced)	£32,000-£40,000
Seasonal peak	£14-£18/hour

FedEx

Role	Salary
Courier (employed)	£26,000-£32,000
Experienced	£30,000-£38,000

Food Delivery

Deliveroo

Metric	Earnings
Per order	£3-£6 (varies by distance)
Per hour (average)	£8-£14
Busy periods	£12-£20/hour
Weekly (30 hours)	£240-£420
Annual (full-time)	£15,000-£25,000

Earnings vary hugely by area and time. All workers are self-employed.

Uber Eats

Metric	Earnings
Per delivery	£2-£5 (base + boost)
Hourly average	£8-£15
Peak hours	£12-£22/hour
Weekly	£200-£450
Annual	£12,000-£25,000

Just Eat Couriers

Status	Earnings
Self-employed	£7-£14/hour
Employed (Stuart)	£11-£13/hour
Weekly	£250-£450

Comparison by Vehicle

Vehicle	Hourly Earnings
Bicycle	£8-£14/hour
E-bike	£10-£16/hour
Scooter/Moped	£10-£17/hour
Car	£12-£18/hour
Van (multi-drop)	£15-£25/hour

Multi-Drop Parcel Delivery

By Company (Self-Employed)

Company	Per Drop	Daily Stops	Daily Gross
Amazon DSP (employed)	N/A	180-280	£110-£140
DPD	£0.85-£1.10	80-140	£90-£150
Evri	£0.60-£0.80	100-180	£70-£130
Yodel	£0.70-£0.95	90-160	£75-£140
APC	£0.90-£1.20	60-100	£70-£120

Realistic Annual Earnings (Self-Employed)

Scenario	Gross	Expenses	Net
Part-time (3 days)	£18,000	£5,000	£13,000
Standard (5 days)	£35,000	£10,000	£25,000
Heavy workload	£45,000	£12,000	£33,000
Multiple rounds	£55,000	£15,000	£40,000

Vehicle Costs (Self-Employed)

Annual Expenses

Expense	Cost
Van finance/lease	£3,000-£6,000
Fuel	£4,000-£8,000
Insurance (courier)	£1,500-£3,000
Maintenance/repairs	£1,000-£2,500
MOT/Tax	£200-£400
Tyres	£300-£600
Total	£10,000-£20,000

Start-Up Costs

Item	Cost
Van deposit	£500-£2,000
Insurance (first payment)	£400-£800
Uniform/equipment	£100-£300
Satnav/phone mount	£50-£150
Total	£1,000-£3,000

Specialist Delivery

Same-Day Courier

Type	Earnings
Per job (local)	£15-£40
Per job (cross-city)	£30-£80
Per job (intercity)	£80-£200+
Daily (multi-job)	£120-£250
Annual	£35,000-£60,000

Medical/Pharmaceutical

Role	Salary
NHS courier (employed)	£24,000-£30,000
Pharmaceutical courier	£28,000-£35,000
Blood/organ transport	£30,000-£40,000

Specialist training and DBS checks required.

Construction/Trade

Type	Earnings
Builder’s merchant driver	£26,000-£32,000
Plant hire delivery	£28,000-£35,000
Hiab operator	£32,000-£40,000

White Glove/Furniture

Role	Earnings
Two-man team (each)	£28,000-£38,000
Self-employed team	£40,000-£60,000

Higher rates for assembly and careful handling.

Regional Pay Differences

Region	Multi-Drop Daily Rate
London	£120-£180
South East	£110-£150
Midlands	£100-£140
North West	£95-£135
Scotland	£90-£130
Wales	£85-£125
Northern Ireland	£80-£120

Urban areas offer higher volumes but more traffic delays.

Hourly Rates Comparison

Employer	Hourly Rate
Amazon DSP (employed)	£14-£17
Royal Mail	£12-£15
Parcelforce	£13-£16
UPS	£14-£17
FedEx	£13-£16
Supermarket delivery	£11-£14
Food delivery (average)	£8-£15

Supermarket Delivery

Employer	Hourly Rate	Annual
Tesco	£12-£14/hour	£24,000-£28,000
Sainsbury’s	£12-£14/hour	£24,000-£28,000
Asda	£11-£13/hour	£22,000-£26,000
Morrisons	£11-£13/hour	£22,000-£26,000
Ocado	£13-£15/hour	£26,000-£30,000

Benefits include pension, holiday pay, and staff discount.

Career Progression

Stage	Role	Earnings
Entry	Multi-drop driver	£22,000-£30,000
Experienced	High-volume rounds	£28,000-£38,000
Specialist	Same-day courier	£35,000-£50,000
Owner operator	Multiple vehicles	£50,000-£80,000
Small fleet	3-5 drivers	£60,000-£100,000+

Requirements

Driving Licence

Type	Allows
Category B	Vans up to 3.5 tonnes
C1	Vehicles 3.5-7.5 tonnes
Category C	Large goods vehicles

Other Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age	18+ (25+ for some employers)
Licence	Clean or minimal points
DBS check	Required for some deliveries
Right to work	UK work authorisation
Own vehicle	For self-employed roles

Summary

Role	Earnings
Amazon (employed)	£28,000-£35,000
Royal Mail	£25,000-£32,000
DPD (self-employed)	£22,000-£38,000 net
Evri/Yodel	£15,000-£30,000 net
Supermarket delivery	£22,000-£30,000
Food delivery	£12,000-£25,000
Same-day courier	£35,000-£60,000
Self-employed multi-drop	£25,000-£40,000 net