truck driver salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 62 367

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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 62 367 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 117 500, based on 7 853 entries.
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  • 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 56 913
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 069
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 740
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 615
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 628
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 192
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 64 164
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 005
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 005
Average salary CHF 62 386

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 65 984 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 62 205
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 001
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 961
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 984
Average salary CHF 62 369
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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 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 63 575. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 64 055 per year.

Salary trend

truck driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 575
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 223
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 218
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 055
Average salary CHF 62 383

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a truck driver is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 70 500 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 70 5002 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 68 2504 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 68640 jobs
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 65 89521 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 7617 jobs
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 0007 jobs
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 65 00021 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.

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Throughout Switzerland

truck driver

CHF 62 368

average salary

Salary by canton

truck driver

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 965
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 65 000
Berne average salary CHF 63 377
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 040
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 050
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 942
Grisons average salary CHF 61 724
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 928
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 569
Nidwalden average salary CHF 63 852
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 898
St. Gallen average salary CHF 64 295
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 449
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 900
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 199
Ticino average salary CHF 63 500
Uri average salary CHF 64 307
Vaud average salary CHF 62 405
Valais average salary CHF 61 120
Zug average salary CHF 61 200
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 368