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How much does a train driver make in Argentina?

ARS 15,942,400a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ARS 1,328,500 a month. estimate

Equals
$12,850
Compared with the median pay in Argentina
1.7 times
Data from
2025

Where Argentina ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $IcelandBotswanaNigeriaArgentina, rank 45

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What locomotive engine drivers earn in Argentina
Lowest 10%: ARS 13,994,500Median: ARS 15,942,400Highest 10%: ARS 17,759,600

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$102,200
2. United Kingdom$102,200
3. Belgium estimate$98,690
44. Palau estimate$13,430
45. Argentina estimate$12,850
46. Türkiye estimate$12,760
144. Nigeria estimate$567
Compare locomotive engine drivers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a train driver make a month in Argentina?

The median gross salary is ARS 1,328,500 a month, ARS 15,942,400 a year.

How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ARS 13,994,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ARS 17,759,600.

Which country pays a train driver the most?

Iceland, with a median of $102,200 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a train driver make more in Argentina or in United States?

In United States: $78,420 a year against $12,850 in Argentina, 6.1 times more.

Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?

A train driver: ARS 15,942,400 a year against ARS 13,914,500 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate