Train Guard salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Train Guard salary of $80,000 — after $14,520 income tax and $1,600 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Train Guard roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Rail★ 3.5 | $119,390 | $114,549 – $124,231 |
| Brisbane City Council★ 3.5 | $100,394 | $96,188 – $104,599 |
| Sydney Trains★ 3.8 | $80,000 | $60,060 – $101,500 |
| Dyson★ 2.8 | $75,167 | $72,737 – $77,617 |
| Transdev★ 3.1 | $69,585 | $66,987 – $72,183 |
| Railcorp★ 3.7 | $64,437 | $61,473 – $67,382 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $45,329 | $43,630 – $47,029 |
Train Guard pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.