Train Driver salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $105,000 — South Australia sits $5,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Train Driver salary of $100,000 — after $20,520 income tax and $2,000 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Train Driver roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Aurizon★ 3.6 | $159,316 | $152,064 – $166,568 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $151,201 | $145,281 – $157,121 |
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $105,092 | $100,656 – $109,529 |
| KDA Group★ 3.5 | $101,105 | $96,489 – $105,720 |
| Nones★ 3.9 | $100,510 | $96,680 – $104,339 |
| Network Rail★ 3.8 | $100,213 | $96,351 – $104,075 |
| Department of Infrastructure and Transport★ 3.7 | $95,500 | $86,000 – $105,000 |
| Sydney Trains★ 3.8 | $91,285 | $87,104 – $95,465 |
| Adelaide Metro★ 4.0 | $75,015 | $72,404 – $77,627 |
| Whole Foods Market★ 3.6 | $71,670 | $69,148 – $74,192 |
| Bubba Pizza★ 4.1 | $57,818 | $55,822 – $59,814 |
| Programmed (Australia)★ 3.2 | $55,624 | $53,629 – $57,620 |
| Peter Piper Pizza★ 3.7 | $49,910 | $47,519 – $52,302 |
| Veolia★ 3.8 | $43,472 | $41,733 – $45,191 |
| Pizza Hut★ 3.4 | $38,631 | $21,934 – $55,328 |
| Domino's★ 3.5 | $37,050 | $33,592 – $49,400 |
Train Driver pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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Queensland
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