How much does a train driver make in the United Kingdom?
£76,330a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £6,361 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £4,569
- Equals
- $102,200
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What locomotive engine drivers earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £49,740Median: £76,330Highest 10%:
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 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Signalman£57,090
- Motorcyle courier£26,570
- Taxi driver£30,680
- Bus driver£36,340
- Truck driver£39,910
- Farm equipment operator£29,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operators£37,860
- Crane operators£45,920
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train driver make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £6,361 a month, £76,330 a year.
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 the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $102,200 a year against $78,420 in United States, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: £76,330 a year against £57,090 for a signalman, 1.3 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate