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truck driver salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 63 510

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How much does a truck driver earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time truck driver earns an average gross salary of CHF 63 510 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 23 000 to CHF 129 375, based on 690 entries.
  • Updated 5 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, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 959
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 61 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 61 544
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 64 311
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 63 913
Women: 55+average salary CHF 64 000
Average salary CHF 63 505

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 58 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 66 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

truck driver, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 800
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 480
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 049
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 387
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
Average salary CHF 63 515
+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 62 925. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 65 333 per year.

Salary trend

truck driver, Bern

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 967
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 925
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 333
Average salary CHF 63 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a truck driver is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 163 800 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for truck driver, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 163 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 86 4002 jobs
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 77 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 75 8001 job
  5. Utilities
    CHF 72 0001 job
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 70 980Set up Job Alert
  7. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 67 652Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 67 400Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 76819 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 700Set up Job Alert

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.

BE

Bern

truck driver

CHF 63 499

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
Bern average salary CHF 63 499
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 809
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 942
Grisons average salary CHF 62 534
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 993
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 898
St. Gallen average salary CHF 64 348
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 250
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 466
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 816
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 374
Ticino average salary CHF 65 000
Uri average salary CHF 64 186
Vaud average salary CHF 62 646
Valais average salary CHF 61 185
Zug average salary CHF 61 200
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 406