truck driver salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 62 396

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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 62 396 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 8 044 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 56 952
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 941
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 878
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 736
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 805
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 428
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 070
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 64 098
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 008
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 394

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 65 962 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 62 373
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 989
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 981
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 962
Average salary CHF 62 394
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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 63 629. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 64 107 per year.

Salary trend

truck driver, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 629
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 210
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 249
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 107
Average salary CHF 62 397

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a truck driver is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 71 000 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 0005 jobs
  2. Utilities
    CHF 68 25015 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 68691 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 65 380Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 65 0001 job
  8. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Insurance
    CHF 65 0005 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 65 0006 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 62 400

average salary

Salary by canton

truck driver

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 983
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 65 000
Bern average salary CHF 63 616
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 120
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 458
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 62 966
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 898
St. Gallen average salary CHF 64 307
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 867
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 816
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 299
Ticino average salary CHF 64 250
Uri average salary CHF 64 307
Vaud average salary CHF 62 425
Valais average salary CHF 61 110
Zug average salary CHF 61 200
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 400