How much does a train driver make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,126 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,051
- Equals
- $69,320
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada 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 |
| 9. Norway estimate | $77,420 |
| 10. Canada | $69,320 |
| 11. Sweden estimate | $68,550 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
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Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- SignalmanCA$75,400
- Taxi driverCA$48,340
- Bus driverCA$48,880
- Truck driverCA$54,950
- Farm equipment operatorCA$65,170
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsCA$67,600
- Crane operatorsCA$66,260
- Ships’ deck crews and related workersCA$58,050
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,126 a month, CA$97,510 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$62,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$133,000.
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 Canada or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $69,320 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: CA$97,510 a year against CA$75,400 for a signalman, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate