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How much does a train driver make in Malaysia?

RM 27,360a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 2,280 a month. estimate

Equals
$6,509
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.9 times
Data from
2020

Where Malaysia ranks among 144 countries

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Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What locomotive engine drivers earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 24,020Median: RM 27,360Highest 10%: RM 30,480

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
82. Paraguay estimate$6,631
83. Malaysia estimate$6,509
84. Albania estimate$6,377
144. Nigeria estimate$567
Compare locomotive engine drivers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a train driver make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 2,280 a month, RM 27,360 a year.

How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 24,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 30,480.

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 Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $78,420 a year against $6,509 in Malaysia, 12.0 times more.

Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?

A train driver: RM 27,360 a year against RM 23,880 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate