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How much does a Freight Conductor make? The average Freight Conductor salary is $108,525 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $94,287 and $124,556. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for Freight Conductor
Freight Train Conductor
Paducah & Louisville Railway - Chicago , IL
The conductor is responsible for the safe and efficient administration of the train operations and handling of customer freight in accordance with FRA, AAR, and Company rules, policies and ...
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Conductor - Engineer
Northern Plains Railroad - Amberg , WI
Inspects freight cars, locomotives, and other equipment to ensure compliance with FRA and Company ... Conductor experience, preferred. • Thorough knowledge of FRA requirements specific to the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 34 days ago
Locomotive Engineer
Napa Valley Wine Train, a Noble House Experience - Napa , CA
Synchronize watch with that of Railroad Passenger Car Conductor or Railroad Freight Conductor to ensure departure time stations or terminal is in accordance with time schedule. Receives starting ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 55 days ago
Intermodal CDL Class A Regional Driver /Conductor regional Class A CDL
Ensure Trucking Inc - Joliet , IL
No touch freight * Supplemental benefits available * No weekends * Drivers are home same day * No ... Como conductor intermodal, se le pedir que mueva contenedores (20 pies, 40 pies, 53 pies) desde la ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 69 days ago
Conductor
Principle Personnel Group - Parkersburg , WV
Our client is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. They employ nearly 1,000 ... A Conductor/Engineer is responsible for the sale operation and movement of locomotives and railcars ...
ZipRecruiter - 27 days ago
Conductor
Livonia Avon and Lakeville Railroad Company - Lakeville , NY
Conductors/Engineers are responsible for ensuring the smooth transit of freight between destinations and working to keep the train in good condition so that everything stays on schedule. Key Duties ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 26 days ago

Freight Conductor Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Freight Conductor between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of April 24, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Freight Conductor in each city.

Freight Conductor Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $135,656
Washington, DC $120,788
Miami, FL $104,727
Chicago, IL $113,843
Boston, MA $121,657
New York, NY $126,757
Dallas, TX $107,114
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Average Salary Range for Freight Conductor

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
94287
124556
108525

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
100782
137171
117321
What is the average salary for Freight Conductor in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Conductor in the United States. The base salary for Freight Conductor ranges from $94,287 to $124,556 with the average base salary of $108,525. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,782 to $137,171 with the average total cash compensation of $117,321.

View Average Salary for Freight Conductor as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $108,525 $94,287 - $124,556
Bonus $8,796 $6,495 - $12,616
Total Pay $117,321 $100,782 - $137,171
* 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.

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What's the difference between Freight Train Conductor and Freight Conductor?
According to our latest salary estimation on April 24, 2024. The average salary of Freight Conductor is $108,525, and the average salary of Freight Train Conductor is $81,368. The average salary of Freight Train Conductor is lower than Freight Conductor. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
I am a Freight Conductor, which location’s salary is higher, San Bernardino, CA or Arlington, MA?
Arlington, MA typically sees higher pay than San Bernardino, CA for Freight Conductor. a Freight Conductor Salary in Arlington, MA is $121,657 as of April 24, 2024; a Freight Conductor Salary in San Bernardino, CA is $114,602 as of April 24, 2024. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )

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Why does the salary of a Freight Conductor vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a Freight Conductor can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-04-24 salary.com )
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Last Update: April 24, 2024