Locomotive Engineer - Pay and progression
Mataaro Rerewhenua
Pay
Pay for locomotive engineers varies depending on experience:
- Trainee locomotive engineers earn about $20 an hour ($41,600 a year, based on a 40-hour week).
- Fully trained locomotive engineers earn about $28 an hour ($58,240 a year).
- Locomotive engineers with a number of years' experience can earn up to $35 an hour ($72,800 a year) or more.
According to the 2006 Census, locomotive engineers earned an average of $51,100 a year and worked an average of 42 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Experienced locomotive engineers may move into trainer positions.
They may also progress to become train controllers or station managers.
Updated
September 2009
