Train Driver salary in Western Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $105,000 — Western Australia sits $2,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Train Driver salary of $103,000 — after $21,420 income tax and $2,060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fortescue★ 3.5 | $231,486 | $220,000 – $242,971 |
| Rio Tinto★ 3.8 | $150,000 | $120,000 – $180,000 |
| Watco Companies★ 3.5 | $135,890 | $130,396 – $141,383 |
| Aurizon Engenharia★ 4.0 | $133,487 | $128,451 – $138,522 |
| Aurizon★ 3.6 | $115,000 | $103,000 – $140,000 |
| BHP★ 4.0 | $104,782 | $101,313 – $108,250 |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill★ 3.3 | $98,464 | $94,808 – $102,120 |
| Transperth★ 4.1 | $78,882 | $76,333 – $81,451 |
| Public Transport Authority★ 3.5 | $78,500 | $75,000 – $90,000 |
| Metro Trains★ 3.8 | $77,683 | $74,924 – $80,442 |
| PEP★ 4.1 | $68,804 | $66,255 – $71,373 |
| Hertel Modern★ 3.9 | $61,442 | $57,741 – $65,724 |
| Pizza Hut★ 3.4 | $47,049 | $29,640 – $49,400 |
| Domino's★ 3.5 | $35,568 | $30,035 – $47,424 |
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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