How much does a train driver make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦69,920 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $567
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $691 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Signalman₦732,300
- Motorcyle courier₦531,300
- Taxi driver₦507,200
- Bus driver₦606,800
- Truck driver₦617,600
- Farm equipment operator₦582,400
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₦661,900
- Crane operators₦708,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦69,920 a month, ₦839,100 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦736,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦934,700.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $567 in Nigeria, 138.2 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: ₦839,100 a year against ₦732,300 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate