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$45,104
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Switchman is $45,104 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $42,284 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,821 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Switchman in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Switchman in United States. Employers include Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and Savage.
Top Paying Companies
For Switchman in United States
| 1 | Union Pacific | $63,074 | |
| 2 | BNSF Railway | $62,615 | |
| 3 | Savage | $57,130 | |
| 4 | Belt Railway of Chicago | $55,500 | |
| 5 | PSC Group | $55,096 | |
| 6 | Watco Companies | $54,321 | |
| 7 | Railserve | $53,403 | |
| 8 | Genesee & Wyoming | $51,477 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Switchman in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Switchman in United States are Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $55,500 and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $55,096.
Transportation & Logistics
Top paying companies in Transportation & Logistics for Switchman are Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Savage.
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Switchman pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Switchman is $42,284 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Switchman salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 111 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Switchman employees.
The highest salary for a Switchman in United States is $56,774 per year.
The lowest salary for a Switchman in United States is $31,491 per year.
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