The salary of a bus driver

In UK, at entry level, a driver can expect to earn around £13,000 – £16,000 per year, depending on the location and industry you choose. As he develops his skills and experience, he can look for earnings to rise to around £16,000 – £22,000 per year. Many drivers are allowed to take on a number of overtime hours, which could increase overall yearly income by an additional £2,000 – £5,000. In China, the salary ranges from £3,451 – £5,202 according to whether he is Entry Level or Senior Level. The average yearly income in China is £ 8,258.
The qualifications to be a driver
In UK, if one wants to be a bus driver, he should be an adult and also:
• at least two years’ experience
• pass two qualifications: the Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) license and the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC Driver)
• renew Bus Driving license every five years
While in China, an adult of course and he also should
• have at least five years’ experience after gaining EU driving license
• pass two qualifications: the Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) license and A1(coach bus license) or A3(city coach bus licence)
The benefits a driver can get:
• First Exclusives – Discounts on First UK rail and bus and over 3,000 offers on goods and services for the driver, his family and friends
• Pension –automatically join scheme and start building a pension pot
• Free life assurance – For all members of pension scheme
In China, the mainly benefits for a bus is endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, employment injury insurance, maternity insurance and housing provident fund.
Does a driver enjoy his job?
In China, many bus driver complains about their job because of the long working hours and low pay. However, it seems things are different in UK.