Metro train driver salary

Salary for Subway Train Drivers

As a subway train driver, or locomotive engineer as the profession is also called, you have an average salary of 41 900 kronor per month. There has been a slight increase from last year's average salary of 40 800 kronor. Men earn an average of 42 100 kronor while women earn 39700 kronor, which means that women earn 97% of what men do in this profession.

Education and Requirements

To become a subway train driver, you usually need a high school education of up to 2-3 years, depending on the sector you work in. The education includes both theoretical and practical elements. Many employers offer paid training, which is a benefit that can be of great value to the employee.

Job Responsibilities

As a subway train driver, you are responsible for operating subway trains in a safe and efficient manner. This involves following timetables, managing any disruptions, and communicating with traffic control. You often work in shifts, which can involve early mornings, late evenings, and weekend work.

What to Consider

Working as a subway train driver requires good concentration and a high level of responsibility. You must be detail-oriented and able to handle stressful situations in a calm and methodical manner. Additionally, it is important to have good physical and mental health, as the work can be both mentally and physically demanding.

Benefits and Prospects

In addition to paid training, there may be other benefits such as a company-paid mobile phone or other work tools. Since the profession is part of a larger occupational group within transportation, distribution, and warehousing, it is difficult to provide an exact forecast for future job prospects specifically for subway train drivers. According to the Employment Service, there is limited data available to make an assessment.

Salary Range

The highest salary for a subway train driver is 41500 kronor, and it belongs to a man in the regional sector with a high school education of up to 2 years. The highest salary for a woman in the same profession is 40400 kronor. The lowest salary for a subway train driver is 38000 kronor, which applies to a woman with a high school education of 3 years. The lowest salary for a man is 40300 kronor.