How much does a train driver make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,496 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,144
- Equals
- $7,509
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
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 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $7,695 |
| 73. Brazil estimate | $7,509 |
| 74. Kazakhstan estimate | $7,379 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- SignalmanR$36,620
- Motorcyle courierR$26,570
- Taxi driverR$25,360
- Bus driverR$30,340
- Truck driverR$30,880
- Farm equipment operatorR$29,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsR$33,090
- Crane operatorsR$35,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,496 a month, R$41,950 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$36,830 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$46,740.
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 Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $7,509 in Brazil, 10.4 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: R$41,950 a year against R$36,620 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate