Subway Train Driver

Subway Train Driver Salary

$17K

$26K

$33.5K

$25,853

/year

$12.43

/hour

Subway Train Driver Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$25,853

Columbus

Ohio

$24,971

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    How much does a Subway Train Driver make?

    As of Aug 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Subway Train Driver in the United States is $25,853 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $12.43 an hour. This is the equivalent of $497/week or $2,154/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $33,500 and as low as $17,000, the majority of Subway Train Driver salaries currently range between $22,500 (25th percentile) to $28,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $32,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Subway Train Driver varies little (about 5500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Subway Train Driver in your area makes on average $24,971 per year, or $882 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $25,853. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Subway Train Driver salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Subway Train Driver jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Subway Train Driver Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Subway Train Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $25,083 (97.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $25,439 (98.4%) above the $25,853 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Subway Train Driver appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Subway Train Driver role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $51,292

    $24.66

    Whitehorse, YT

    $50,966

    $24.50

    Carcross, YT

    $50,936

    $24.49

    Haines Junction, YT

    $50,762

    $24.40

    North Cowichan, BC

    $50,613

    $24.33

    Duncan, BC

    $50,418

    $24.24

    Oak Bay, BC

    $50,327

    $24.20

    Victoria, BC

    $50,113

    $24.09

    Alberton, PE

    $49,646

    $23.87

    Courtenay, BC

    $49,512

    $23.80

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Subway Train Driver Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Subway Train Driver category.

    For example Part Time Artist jobs pay as much as $103,688 (401.1%) more than the average Subway Train Driver salary of $25,853. If you're qualified, finding work as a Part Time Artist may help you make more money than that of the average Subway Train Driver position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Part Time Artist

    $129,541

    $62.28

    Look Development Artist

    $72,499

    $34.86

    Work From Home Metal Artist

    $51,263

    $24.65

    Subway Worker

    $49,095

    $23.60

    Cash Register

    $31,678

    $15.23

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    Infographic detailing Subway Train Driver salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $25,853 per year or $12.43 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.