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How much does a train driver make in Zambia?

ZK 52,840a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 4,403 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,019
Compared with the median pay in Zambia
1.8 times
Data from
2024

Where Zambia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $IcelandPalauBotswanaNigeriaZambia, rank 128

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

What locomotive engine drivers earn in Zambia
Lowest 10%: ZK 46,380Median: ZK 52,840Highest 10%: ZK 58,860

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
127. Cameroon estimate$2,039
128. Zambia estimate$2,019
129. Chad estimate$2,018
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 Zambia?

The median gross salary is ZK 4,403 a month, ZK 52,840 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 46,380 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 58,860.

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 Zambia or in United States?

In United States: $78,420 a year against $2,019 in Zambia, 38.8 times more.

Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?

A train driver: ZK 52,840 a year against ZK 46,120 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate