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bus driver salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 669

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How much does a bus driver earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time bus driver earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 669 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 146 000, based on 1 800 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

bus driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 720
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 275
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 66 989
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 66 850
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 710
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 813
Average salary CHF 68 633

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 65 944. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 73 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

bus driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 944
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 120
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 73 900
Average salary CHF 68 717
+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 67 961. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 200 per year.

Salary trend

bus driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 961
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 187
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
Average salary CHF 68 640
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a bus driver is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 71 793 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for bus driver, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Consulting various
    CHF 71 793Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 70 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 755Set up Job Alert
  10. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 66 550Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for bus driver

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

bus driver

CHF 68 635

average salary

Salary by canton

bus driver

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 400
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 68 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 150
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 73 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 70 100
Geneva average salary CHF 62 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 69 900
Jura average salary CHF 68 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 650
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 75 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 829
Solothurn average salary CHF 73 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 68 919
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 000
Valais average salary CHF 71 000
Zug average salary CHF 72 000
Zurich average salary CHF 74 000
Average salary CHF 68 635