Railroad salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$73,000/yr
Based on 584 income tax records
$33,500
$117,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$60K
 
$69K
 
$74K
 
$77K
 
$73K
$33,500
$117,500
How much do Railroads make?
The average total salary for a Railroad is $73,000 per year. This is based on data from 584 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Railroad and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Railroad salary can vary between $33,500 to $117,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Railroad salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Illinois Central Railroad Co, US Midwest Region
13 income tax records
$97,000/yr
$68K – $215K
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Wisconsin Central, US Midwest Region
16 income tax records
$87,000/yr
$64K – $106K
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Union Pacific Railroad, US Midwest Region
87 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$47K – $123K
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CSX, US Midwest Region
38 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$59K – $115K
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Norfolk Southern Corp, US Midwest Region
61 income tax records
$76,500/yr
$48K – $102K
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Bnsf Railway Company, US Midwest Region
153 income tax records
$74,500/yr
$42K – $116K
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Amtrak, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$69,000/yr
$51K – $85K

Railroad demographics in US Midwest Region

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42% are single
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58% are married
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55% have kids
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66% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Railroads in US Midwest Region

584 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a railroad in US Midwest Region is $73,000 per year. Railroad salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $33,500 to $117,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 584 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as railroad.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for railroads in US Midwest Region: Illinois Central Railroad Co ($97,000 a year), Wisconsin Central ($87,000 a year), and Union Pacific Railroad ($77,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for railroads in US Midwest Region: Omaha Metro Area, NE ($88,500 a year), Duluth Metro Area, MN ($84,000 a year), and Cincinnati Metro Area, OH ($83,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.