How much does a train driver make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹20,980 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,888
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 105. Laos estimate | $2,989 |
| 106. India estimate | $2,888 |
| 107. Tunisia estimate | $2,859 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Signalman₹219,700
- Motorcyle courier₹159,400
- Taxi driver₹152,200
- Bus driver₹182,000
- Truck driver₹185,300
- Farm equipment operator₹174,700
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₹198,600
- Crane operators₹212,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹20,980 a month, ₹251,700 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹221,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹280,400.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $2,888 in India, 27.2 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: ₹251,700 a year against ₹219,700 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate