How much does a train driver make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$14,280 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$12,500
- Equals
- $8,910
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 65. Guatemala estimate | $8,922 |
| 66. Mexico estimate | $8,910 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $8,894 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- SignalmanMX$149,600
- Motorcyle courierMX$108,500
- Taxi driverMX$103,600
- Bus driverMX$123,900
- Truck driverMX$126,200
- Farm equipment operatorMX$119,000
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsMX$135,200
- Crane operatorsMX$144,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$14,280 a month, MX$171,400 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$150,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$190,900.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $8,910 in Mexico, 8.8 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: MX$171,400 a year against MX$149,600 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate