bus driver salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 68 314

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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 68 314 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 136 500, based on 1 584 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 59 108
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 445
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 67 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 153
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 205
Women: 55+average salary CHF 72 489
Average salary CHF 68 302

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 65 850. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 73 650 per year.

Salary by work experience

bus driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 850
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 360
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 008
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 109
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 73 650
Average salary CHF 68 264
+12%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 70 000 per year.

Salary trend

bus driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 605
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 666
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 68 318

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a bus driver is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 80 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Health care / Social services 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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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 80 0001 job
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 76 0003 jobs
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 70 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 69 966Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 69 279Set up Job Alert
  9. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 755Set 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 68 293

average salary

Salary by canton

bus driver

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 70 200
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 67 771
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 73 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 70 200
Geneva average salary CHF 60 250
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 69 900
Jura average salary CHF 68 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 100
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 659
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 74 525
Thurgau average salary CHF 67 800
Ticino average salary CHF 60 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 182
Valais average salary CHF 70 800
Zug average salary CHF 72 000
Zurich average salary CHF 74 000
Average salary CHF 68 293