Median salary
$126,320
ANZSCO 7313 · Road and rail drivers
Train or tram driver salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian train or tram driver is $126,320 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $95,110 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$95,110
Fortnightly
$3,658
Tax returns
13,880
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 7313, based on 13,880 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $129,161 | $126,320 | $133,108 |
| Average (mean) | $132,938 | $127,663 | $136,887 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $train or tram driver salary
| Gross salary (median) | $126,320 |
| Income tax | −$28,684 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$2,526 |
| Take-home pay | $95,110 |
| + Employer super | $15,158 |
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Related occupations · Road and rail drivers
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Truck driver | 171,832 | $79,221 |
| Delivery driver | 58,773 | $39,708 |
| Bus or coach driver | 41,358 | $61,801 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a train or tram driver earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian train or tram driver in 2022-23 was $126,320, based on 13,880 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $127,663; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical train or tram driver.
What is a train or tram driver salary after tax?
On the median $126,320 salary for a train or tram driver, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $95,110 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $3,658 per fortnight or $1,829 per week.
How much tax does a train or tram driver pay?
On the median $126,320 salary, a train or tram driver in FY2025-26 pays about $31,210 in total tax — $28,684 income tax plus $2,526 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 24.7%.
How many people work as a train or tram driver in Australia?
13,880 Australians lodged a tax return as a train or tram driver in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 7313 on their return.
What is the average vs median train or tram driver salary?
Average (mean): $127,663. Median: $126,320. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical train or tram driver earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).