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truck driver salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 565 salary entriesCHF 65 000
median
3% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 13 800
< 1% earn betweenCHF 20 000 and CHF 20 000
2% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 30 000
3% earn betweenCHF 33 000 and CHF 42 400
5% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 50 700
15% earn betweenCHF 51 600 and CHF 58 800
35% earn betweenCHF 59 400 and CHF 68 000
median CHF 65 000
20% earn betweenCHF 68 250 and CHF 74 499
14% earn betweenCHF 74 750 and CHF 85 800
2% earn betweenCHF 87 500 and CHF 96 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 102 050
< 1% earn betweenCHF 110 000 and CHF 110 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 900
< 1% earn betweenCHF 131 300 and CHF 134 000
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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

truck driver, Vaud

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 980
Women: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 62 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 63 050
Men: 35-45median CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 66 900
Women: 45-55median CHF 60 000
Men: 55+median CHF 70 100
Women: 55+median CHF 80 000
median CHF 65 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a truck driver relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 70 460 per year.

Salary by work experience

truck driver, Vaud

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 58 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 61 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 64 470
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 67 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 70 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 70 460
median CHF 65 000
+20%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for truck driver have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 65 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 66 300 per year.

Salary trend

truck driver, Vaud

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 63 025
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 65 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 66 300
median CHF 65 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a truck driver is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 84 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for truck driver, Vaud

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 74 0001 job
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 68 425Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 68 4001 job
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 65 00013 jobs

Salary by cantons for truck driver

The top two high-paying cantons for truck driver are Schwyz and Obwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

VD

Vaud

truck driver

CHF 64 519

median salary

Salary by canton

truck driver

median
Aargaumedian CHF 66 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 65 000
Bernemedian CHF 65 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 62 400
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 64 500
Fribourgmedian CHF 65 000
Genevamedian CHF 61 089
Glarusmedian CHF 66 800
Grisonsmedian CHF 65 000
Juramedian CHF 60 550
Lucernemedian CHF 65 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 65 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 61 352
Obwaldenmedian CHF 68 900
St. Gallenmedian CHF 65 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 67 400
Solothurnmedian CHF 65 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 69 800
Thurgaumedian CHF 64 500
Ticinomedian CHF 65 500
Urimedian CHF 64 350
Vaudmedian CHF 65 000
Valaismedian CHF 63 870
Zugmedian CHF 61 200
Zurichmedian CHF 67 012
median CHF 64 519