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chauffeur salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 62 397

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How much does a chauffeur earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time chauffeur earns an average gross salary of CHF 62 397 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 125 625, based on 8 454 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

chauffeur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 178
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 57 345
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 956
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 871
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 851
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 532
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 138
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 64 317
Men: 55+average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 002
Average salary CHF 62 409

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chauffeur 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 66 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chauffeur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 224
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 953
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 993
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
Average salary CHF 62 406
+10%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chauffeur have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 63 700. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 64 532 per year.

Salary trend

chauffeur, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 700
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 122
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 485
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 532
Average salary CHF 62 411
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chauffeur is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 71 500 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 chauffeur, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 68 12511 jobs
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 66 74423 jobs
  4. Consulting various
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 0002 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 65 00024 jobs
  7. Public administration / Associations
    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 00012 jobs

Salary by cantons for chauffeur

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

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Throughout Switzerland

chauffeur

CHF 62 404

average salary

Salary by canton

chauffeur

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 64 025
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 65 000
Berne average salary CHF 63 543
Basel Land average salary CHF 61 140
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 64 028
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 942
Grisons average salary CHF 62 569
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 63 022
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 898
St. Gallen average salary CHF 64 348
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 900
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 299
Ticino average salary CHF 65 000
Uri average salary CHF 64 065
Vaud average salary CHF 62 608
Valais average salary CHF 61 370
Zug average salary CHF 61 200
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 404