Occupation & salary Switzerland
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Calculated for the canton of Zurich, age 40, single, no children, no church affiliation. Use the full salary calculator for your personal details.
In many cantons households pay 20-40% more for health insurance than necessary. By comparing, Swiss households save CHF 1'200 per year on average.
Salary data
| By gender | Gross per year | Monthly wage | Ø age | Ø work experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 58,714 CHF | 4,893 CHF | 40.4 | 13.3 |
| Female | 57,431 CHF | 4,786 CHF | 41.6 | 11.1 |
The salary of chauffeurs in Switzerland is shaped by several factors. Professionals in the cantons of Obwalden, Zurich and Aargau tend to earn particularly well, while wages in Thurgau, Schaffhausen and Geneva are generally lower. Qualifications also play a role: those with continuing education, a university of applied sciences background or completed vocational training typically earn more than people without such credentials. The type of vehicle and area of operation, for instance as a private chauffeur, truck driver or taxi driver, as well as the number of hours driven and special trips, also affect the achievable salary.
Chauffeurs professionally transport people and their luggage from one place to another. They are often also referred to as private drivers or taxi drivers and work for private individuals, large companies, transport services, taxi companies or hotels. In addition to driving itself, their duties include route planning, vehicle maintenance and inspection, as well as courteous and discreet interaction with passengers. Depending on the employer and area of work, the field ranges from classic passenger transport to freight transport by truck.
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