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How much does a train driver make in Belgium?

€87,340a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €7,278 a month. estimate

Equals
$98,690
Compared with the median pay in Belgium
1.9 times
Data from
2025

Where Belgium ranks among 144 countries

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

What locomotive engine drivers earn in Belgium
Lowest 10%: €76,660Median: €87,340Highest 10%: €97,290

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
4. Switzerland estimate$97,680
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 Belgium?

The median gross salary is €7,278 a month, €87,340 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €76,660 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €97,290.

Which country pays a train driver the most?

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

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

In Belgium: $98,690 a year against $78,420 in United States, 1.3 times more.

Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?

A train driver: €87,340 a year against €76,230 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

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