How much does a train driver make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,251 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,740
- Equals
- $56,950
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany 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 |
| 15. Ireland estimate | $57,320 |
| 16. Germany | $56,950 |
| 17. Cyprus estimate | $44,940 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Signalman€47,380
- Motorcyle courier€30,280
- Taxi driver€31,170
- Bus driver€44,800
- Truck driver€38,350
- Farm equipment operator€37,700
- Earthmoving and related plant operators€50,710
- Crane operators€49,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,251 a month, €51,010 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €42,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €64,470.
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 Germany or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $56,950 in Germany, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: €51,010 a year against €47,380 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate