How much does a train driver make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 61,150 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,429
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka 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 |
| 116. Ukraine estimate | $2,455 |
| 117. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,429 |
| 118. Nepal estimate | $2,409 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- SignalmanRs 640,500
- Motorcyle courierRs 464,700
- Taxi driverRs 443,500
- Bus driverRs 530,600
- Truck driverRs 540,200
- Farm equipment operatorRs 509,300
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsRs 578,900
- Crane operatorsRs 619,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 61,150 a month, Rs 733,800 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 644,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 817,500.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $2,429 in Sri Lanka, 32.3 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: Rs 733,800 a year against Rs 640,500 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate