Freight Conductor Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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How much does a Freight Conductor make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Conductor in Indianapolis, IN is $108,194. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $84,249 to a high of $135,781, with most professionals earning between $95,660 and $122,634.

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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 Salary Range for Freight Conductor in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Freight Conductor ranges from $95,660 to $122,634 with the average base salary of $108,194. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,702 to $136,432 with the average total cash compensation of $117,389.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $108,194 $95,660 - $122,634
Bonus $9,195 $6,042 - $13,798
Total Pay $117,389 $101,702 - $136,432
* 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.

Freight Conductor Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,843 - $116,458 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,621 - $122,584 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,542 - $122,483 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,039 - $116,710 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,558 - $116,093 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,685 - $116,257 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
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