Benefits of being a Self-Employed Courier

Being a courier is all about getting that package from A to B in the most efficient way possible. If you’ve got the skills to be a self-employed courier driver, you can expect a few key advantages, like great earning potential and flexibility.

What are the top benefits of working as a courier in the United Kingdom? Let’s start by looking at the financial advantages.

Courier Benefits

According to top job sites, courier drivers in the UK can expect a lucrative base salary, with the following averages:

Average Salary for UK Courier Drivers

Company	Hourly	Daily	Monthly	Yearly
Indeed	£13.49	£186	£1,575	£22,239
Talent.com	£14.65	£110	£2,381	£28,575

Estimated salaries for those based in the capital are even higher, surpassing the London living wage.

Average Salary for London Courier Drivers

Company	Hourly	Daily	Monthly	Yearly
Indeed	£14.60	£201	£1,704	£24, 072
Talent.com	£17.93	£134	£2,913	£34,954

Self-employment also gives you certain tax benefits. As a courier driver working for yourself, you can claim these business expenses:

Money spent on fuel
Road tax
MOT costs
Repairs and servicing of your vehicle
Parking fees and toll fees
The cost of hiring a vehicle
Interest on a loan taken to pay for a vehicle
Vehicle insurance and courier insurance
Breakdown cover

Other Benefits of Working as a Courier

Working as a courier is ideal for those who don’t want to sit behind a desk all day, or who don’t want to commit to a conventional 9-to-5 schedule. If you’re looking for a job that offers flexible hours and gives you the freedom to explore, working as a driver could be the right choice for you.

Addison Lee is a reputable London-based operator with a courier client base of over 23 000 high-value customers. We always have demand for skilled, efficient courier drivers, and we offer excellent rates.

Driving with Addison Lee gives you: