How much does a train driver make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 2,069,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,128
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 84. Albania estimate | $6,377 |
| 85. Colombia estimate | $6,128 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $6,061 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- SignalmanCOP 21,677,300
- Motorcyle courierCOP 15,727,200
- Taxi driverCOP 15,012,200
- Bus driverCOP 17,959,900
- Truck driverCOP 18,282,300
- Farm equipment operatorCOP 17,238,200
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsCOP 19,591,800
- Crane operatorsCOP 20,970,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 2,069,700 a month, COP 24,836,600 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 21,802,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 27,667,500.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $6,128 in Colombia, 12.8 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: COP 24,836,600 a year against COP 21,677,300 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate