How much does a train driver make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $641 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador 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 |
| 71. Bolivia estimate | $8,014 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $7,695 |
| 73. Brazil estimate | $7,509 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Signalman$6,716
- Motorcyle courier$4,873
- Taxi driver$4,651
- Bus driver$5,564
- Truck driver$5,664
- Farm equipment operator$5,341
- Earthmoving and related plant operators$6,070
- Crane operators$6,497
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $641 a month, $7,695 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $6,755 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $8,572.
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 El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $7,695 in El Salvador, 10.2 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: $7,695 a year against $6,716 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate