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).
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

Train Driver Salary Range

Trainee
AU$73,560
Low
AU$85,760
Average salary
AU$117,750
Experienced
AU$142,030
High
AU$240,000
Trainee
AU$6,130
Low
AU$7,150
Average salary
AU$9,810
Experienced
AU$11,840
High
AU$20,000
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

JobSalaryDifference
Rio Tinto Train DriverAU$178K/year
+51% 
Coal Train DriverAU$175K/year
+49% 
Queensland Rail Train DriverAU$130K/year
+10% 
Freight Train DriverAU$126K/year
+7% 
V/Line Train DriverAU$125K/year
+6% 
Aurizon Train DriverAU$120K/year
+2% 
Sydney Trains Train DriverAU$114K/year
 -3%
Metro Trains Train DriverAU$110K/year
 -7%
Transperth Train DriverAU$87K/year
 -26%
Trainee Train DriverAU$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 SalaryAU$117,750/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -24%

Gender Breakdown

Female
7%
Male
93%

Train Driver - Jobs by Location

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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Train Driver

How much does a Train Driver make in Australia?
A Train Driver in Australia earns an average of AU$117,750 gross per year, which is about AU$9,810 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Train Driver updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Train Driver in Australia?
The starting salary of a Train Driver in Australia is around AU$85,760 gross per year. Trainee Locomotive Drivers or early career Train Drivers with a Certificate IV in Train Driving usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Train Driver in Australia?
The highest salary of a Train Driver in Australia can reach and exceed AU$240,000 gross per year. Train Drivers doing extra hours, Freight Train Drivers or Coal Train Drivers working in the Australian outback usually have the highest salaries.
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