Great Western Railway
Uh oh. Great Western Railway hasn’t committed to creating great jobs yet.
Breakroom helps companies reach the next generation of candidates.
If you’re from head office, sign up here to get started on your Breakroom journey.
DismissGreat Western Railway is a train operator. They run train services across Wales, the South and South West England.
gwr.comGreat Western Railway pay 2026
304 people who work at Great Western Railway have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Great Western Railway pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at Great Western Railway compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Great Western Railway pay |
|---|---|
| Train driver | £48.2k-76.5k per year |
| Host | £12.88-18.61 per hour |
| Train manager | £33.2k-44.4k per year |
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and April 2026.
See what another employer pays
Search employersWe know what people are really paid at over 7,800 UK employers.
Find Great Western Railway jobs near you
There is currently one job opening at Great Western Railway in the UK
Find available jobsWhat do Great Western Railway pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Great Western Railway vary between age groups.
| Age group | Great Western Railway pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet | £8.00 |
| 18-20 | £12.34-17.71 per hour | £10.85 |
| 21 and over | £16.04-39.32 per hour | £12.71 |
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £14.80 |
| Rest of the UK | £13.45 |
Find Great Western Railway jobs near you
There is currently one job opening at Great Western Railway in the UK
Find available jobsDo Great Western Railway pay breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks at Great Western Railway.
Last updated 9 April 2026
Do Great Western Railway pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid an annual salary at Great Western Railway.
Last updated 9 April 2026
Do Great Western Railway pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage at Great Western Railway.
Last updated 9 April 2026
Do Great Western Railway pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job at Great Western Railway.
Last updated 9 April 2026
Do Great Western Railway pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Great Western Railway.
Last updated 9 April 2026
Do Great Western Railway pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at Great Western Railway.
Last updated 9 April 2026
Do workers at Great Western Railway do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at Great Western Railway.
Last updated 9 April 2026