Freight Conductor Salary in Wilmington, DE

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How much does a Freight Conductor make in Wilmington, DE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Conductor in Wilmington, DE is $114,188. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $88,916 to a high of $143,303, with most professionals earning between $100,959 and $129,427.

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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 Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
100959
129427
114188

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107336
143990
123892
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 Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Freight Conductor ranges from $100,959 to $129,427 with the average base salary of $114,188. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,336 to $143,990 with the average total cash compensation of $123,892.

View Average Salary for Freight Conductor as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,188 $100,959 - $129,427
Bonus $9,705 $6,377 - $14,562
Total Pay $123,892 $107,336 - $143,990
* 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 Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,959 - $129,427 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE 0%
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,881 - $129,327 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,881 - $129,327 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,841 - $129,276 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,382 - $129,969 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,763 - $129,175 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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