Train Driver Salary in Australia
AU$117,750
per year
per month
AU$9,810
per month
per year
Train Driver - Average Salary
The average salary for a Train Driver is AU$117,750 per year (AU$9,810 per month), which is AU$47,862 (+68%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Train Driver can expect an average starting salary of AU$85,760. The highest salaries can exceed AU$240,000 (including overtime provisions).
A Train Driver can expect an average starting salary of AU$85,760. The highest salaries can exceed AU$240,000 (including overtime provisions).
AU$85,760
Low
AU$117,750
Average salary
AU$240,000
High
AU$7,150
Low
AU$9,810
Average salary
AU$20,000
High
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Train Driver Salary Range
Among Australian Train Drivers, Trainee Locomotive Drivers or early career Train Drivers with a Certificate IV in Train Driving tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Train Drivers doing extra hours, Freight Train Drivers or Coal Train Drivers working in the Australian outback enjoy the highest salaries.
Locomotive Driver - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Train Driver | AU$178K/year | +51% |
| Coal Train Driver | AU$175K/year | +49% |
| Queensland Rail Train Driver | AU$130K/year | +10% |
| Freight Train Driver | AU$126K/year | +7% |
| V/Line Train Driver | AU$125K/year | +6% |
| Aurizon Train Driver | AU$120K/year | +2% |
| Sydney Trains Train Driver | AU$114K/year | -3% |
| Metro Trains Train Driver | AU$110K/year | -7% |
| Transperth Train Driver | AU$87K/year | -26% |
| Trainee Train Driver | AU$73K/year | -38% |
Train Driver - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A qualified Train Driver with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$89,000 per year. A mid career Train Driver with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$114,000, while an experienced Locomotive Driver with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$142,000. Train Drivers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$180,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Train Driver in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +53% |
| Experienced | ▲ +21% |
| Average Salary | AU$117,750/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -24% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
7%
7%
Male
93%
93%
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Train Driver - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Train Driver job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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