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truck driver salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 62 609

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How much does a truck driver earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time truck driver earns an average gross salary of CHF 62 609 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 24 000 to CHF 100 000, based on 677 entries.
  • Updated 2 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, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 345
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 61 159
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 61 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 402
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 403
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 819
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 67 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 62 608

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 57 867. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 66 650 per year.

Salary by work experience

truck driver, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 867
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 596
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 700
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 014
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 650
Average salary CHF 62 608
+15%

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 61 065. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 64 523 per year.

Salary trend

truck driver, Vaud

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 667
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 065
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 523
Average salary CHF 62 608
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a truck driver is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 84 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for truck driver, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 048Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 68 250Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 66 800Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 739Set up Job Alert
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 65 529Set up Job Alert
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 64 2631 job
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 63 2881 job

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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Vaud

truck driver

CHF 62 608

average salary

Salary by canton

truck driver

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 929
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 65 000
Berne average salary CHF 63 445
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 750
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 779
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 63 000
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 62 533
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 816
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 299
Ticino average salary CHF 65 000
Uri average salary CHF 64 186
Vaud average salary CHF 62 608
Valais average salary CHF 61 185
Zug average salary CHF 61 200
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 405