Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
bus driver, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 63 900
Women: 25-35median CHF 64 013
Men: 35-45median CHF 67 016
Women: 35-45median CHF 66 946
Men: 45-55median CHF 69 700
Women: 45-55median CHF 69 792
Men: 55+median CHF 71 500
Women: 55+median CHF 71 500
median CHF 67 808
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a bus driver relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 73 950 per year.
Salary by work experience
bus driver, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 65 120
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 68 378
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 69 633
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 70 723
21+ yearsmedian CHF 73 950
median CHF 67 804
+14%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for bus driver have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 68 513. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 70 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a bus driver is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 160 967 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for bus driver, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 160 967Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 68 9092 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 68 9001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 68 80527 jobs
Industry various
CHF 67 5005 jobs
Catering / Hotel
CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 65 0001 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 63 950Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for bus driver
The top two high-paying cantons for bus driver are Schwyz and Obwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.