Salaripedia
English

How much does a train driver make in Moldova?

MDL 122,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 10,170 a month. estimate

Equals
$7,022
Compared with the median pay in Moldova
1.4 times
Data from
2025

Where Moldova ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $IcelandPalauNigeriaMoldova, rank 78

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

What locomotive engine drivers earn in Moldova
Lowest 10%: MDL 107,100Median: MDL 122,000Highest 10%: MDL 135,900

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
77. Jordan estimate$7,091
78. Moldova estimate$7,022
79. Thailand estimate$6,787
144. Nigeria estimate$567
Compare locomotive engine drivers in 144 countries

Similar jobs

Plant and machine operators and assemblers

Highest paying in Moldova

Frequently asked questions

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

The median gross salary is MDL 10,170 a month, MDL 122,000 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 107,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 135,900.

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 Moldova or in United States?

In United States: $78,420 a year against $7,022 in Moldova, 11.2 times more.

Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?

A train driver: MDL 122,000 a year against MDL 106,500 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate