How much does a Freight Conductor make in Augusta, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Conductor in Augusta, GA is $102,640. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $79,927 to a high of $128,810, with most professionals earning between $90,751 and $116,338.

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What is a Freight Conductor?

A Freight Conductor is a person who is employed by a railroad. The Freight Conductor is the lead employee assigned to a freight train, and is responsible for the smooth operation of the assignment, which includes reviewing schedules and maintaining communication with the train's crew members....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
90751
116338
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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111358
What is the average salary for Freight Conductor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Conductor in Augusta, GA. The base salary for Freight Conductor ranges from $90,751 to $116,338 with the average base salary of $102,640. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,482 to $129,416 with the average total cash compensation of $111,358.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,640 $90,751 - $116,338
Bonus $8,718 $5,730 - $13,078
Total Pay $111,358 $96,482 - $129,416
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,536 - $117,345 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbia, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,912 - $116,545 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Anderson, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,978 - $117,911 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,675 - $122,651 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,704 - $118,841 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,132 - $116,826 COMPARE TO Augusta, GA
See salaries for Freight Conductor in locations close to Augusta, GA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Freight Train Conductor LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $63,487 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,725
JOB TITLE Conductor LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $35,048 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,413
JOB TITLE Symphony Conductor LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $34,558 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,202
JOB TITLE Railroad Conductor LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $64,476 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,206
JOB TITLE Assistant Conductor LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $42,681 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,706
JOB TITLE Passenger Conductor LOCATION Augusta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $32,378 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,419
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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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