truck driver salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 62 405

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How much does a truck driver earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time truck driver earns an average gross salary of CHF 62 405 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 8 172 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 024
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 069
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 967
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 877
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 970
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 540
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 038
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 64 032
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 396

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 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 945 per year.

Salary by work experience

truck driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 370
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 015
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 987
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 945
Average salary CHF 62 402
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 63 700. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 64 657 per year.

Salary trend

truck driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 112
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 450
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 657
Average salary CHF 62 399

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a truck driver is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 71 250 annually. Followed by Utilities and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for truck driver, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 71 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 68 2505 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 75631 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 3809 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 0004 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 65 00021 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 65 0003 jobs
  9. Insurance
    CHF 65 0001 job
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 65 00014 jobs

Salary by cantons for truck driver

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

truck driver

CHF 62 406

average salary

Salary by canton

truck driver

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 946
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 65 000
Berne average salary CHF 63 510
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 321
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 504
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 942
Grisons average salary CHF 62 500
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 63 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 898
St. Gallen average salary CHF 64 289
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 488
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 816
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 299
Ticino average salary CHF 64 250
Uri average salary CHF 64 186
Vaud average salary CHF 62 496
Valais average salary CHF 61 120
Zug average salary CHF 61 200
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 406