Train Driver Salary in New Zealand
NZ$45.64
per hour
per year
NZ$94,900
per year
per hour
Train Driver - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for a Train Driver in New Zealand is NZ$45.64 per hour (NZ$94,900 per year), which is 53% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Train Driver pay range: NZ$37.50 to NZ$50 an hour (excluding shift work and overtime).
Train Driver pay range: NZ$37.50 to NZ$50 an hour (excluding shift work and overtime).
NZ$37.50
Low
NZ$45.64
Median salary
NZ$50
High
NZ$78,000
Low
NZ$94,900
Median salary
NZ$104,000
High
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Train Driver Salary Range
Among Train Drivers in New Zealand, new Trainee Train Drivers tend to have the lowest pay rates, while more experienced Freight Locomotive Engineers at KiwiRail usually earn more.
Train Driver - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Train Driver | NZ$26/hour | -43% |
Train Driver - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An Entry Level Train Driver with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$79,000 gross per year. A qualified Train Driver with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$93,210, while the average income for an experienced Train Driver with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$100,000. Train Drivers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$103,000 a year.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Train Driver
| Late Career | ▲ +9% |
| Experienced | ▲ +5% |
| Average Salary | NZ$94,900/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -17% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
2%
2%
Male
98%
98%
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Train Driver - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
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