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How much does a train driver make in Nepal?

Rs 251,700a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 20,980 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,409
Compared with the median pay in Nepal
1.4 times
Data from
2017

Where Nepal ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $IcelandPalauBotswanaNigeriaNepal, rank 118

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

What locomotive engine drivers earn in Nepal
Lowest 10%: Rs 221,000Median: Rs 251,700Highest 10%: Rs 280,400

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
117. Sri Lanka estimate$2,429
118. Nepal estimate$2,409
119. Yemen estimate$2,299
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 Nepal?

The median gross salary is Rs 20,980 a month, Rs 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 Rs 221,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 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 Nepal or in United States?

In United States: $78,420 a year against $2,409 in Nepal, 32.6 times more.

Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?

A train driver: Rs 251,700 a year against Rs 219,700 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2017. How we calculate