bus driver salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 163 salary entriesCHF 74 000

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 14 400

2% earn betweenCHF 19 200 and CHF 20 300

4% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 40 000

2% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 50 000

1% earn betweenCHF 55 000 and CHF 55 000

7% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 60 148

10% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 67 000

33% earn betweenCHF 67 600 and CHF 76 000

median CHF 74 000

18% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 81 250

11% earn betweenCHF 81 900 and CHF 87 750

5% earn betweenCHF 89 500 and CHF 94 900

4% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 103 350

< 1% earn betweenCHF 109 850 and CHF 109 850

< 1% earn betweenCHF 151 000 and CHF 151 000

10kCHF 10 000

50kCHF 50 000

95kCHF 94 900

151kCHF 151 000

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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, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income101k

Men: 16-25median CHF 62 400

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 70 782

Women: 25-35median CHF 0

Men: 35-45median CHF 74 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 72 013

Men: 45-55median CHF 74 600

Women: 45-55median CHF 74 800

Men: 55+median CHF 78 000

Women: 55+median CHF 78 066

median CHF 74 000

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

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 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

bus driver, Zurich

median

60kIncome90k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 393

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 75 800

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 74 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 80 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 79 000

median CHF 74 000

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+10%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 72 773. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 494 per year.

Salary trend

bus driver, Zurich

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 72 773

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 71 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 78 494

median CHF 74 000

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

6 days ago

Mitarbeiter*in Belad Nachtschicht · 80% – 100%

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

80 – 100%

Genossenschaft Migros Zürich

4 weeks ago

Process Integration Manager MEMS

Place of work:

Stäfa

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Sensirion AG

3 weeks ago

Car-Chauffeur (m/w/d) Aushilfe, Teilzeit oder 100%

Place of work:

Deutschschweiz

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Permanent position

Randstad (Schweiz) AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a bus driver is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 234 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for bus driver, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Industry various
CHF 234 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 80 5001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 78 388Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 74 550Set up Job Alert
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 70 0003 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 69 000Set up Job Alert
Catering / Hotel
CHF 68 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for bus driver

The top two high-paying cantons for bus driver are Schwyz and Obwalden. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

bus driver

CHF 67 612

median salary

Salary by canton

bus driver

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 70 800

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 66 800

Basel Landmedian CHF 71 150

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 70 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 68 625

Genevamedian CHF 60 000

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 67 600

Juramedian CHF 56 000

Lucernemedian CHF 65 200

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 70 200

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 74 500

St. Gallenmedian CHF 70 000

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 70 500

Solothurnmedian CHF 70 000

Schwyzmedian CHF 76 245

Thurgaumedian CHF 61 200

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 66 000

Valaismedian CHF 71 000

Zugmedian CHF 72 000

Zurichmedian CHF 74 000

median CHF 67 612

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for bus driver, Zurich

Zurich

bus driver

St. Gallen

82 salaries

Aargau

79 salaries

Thurgau

21 salaries

Schwyz

19 salaries

Schaffhausen

14 salaries

Zug

12 salaries

bus driver salaries Zurich

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for bus driver

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for bus driver, Zurich

Salary by cantons for bus driver

Zurich

bus driver

Salary by canton

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St. Gallen

82 salaries

Aargau

79 salaries

Thurgau

21 salaries

Schwyz

19 salaries

Schaffhausen

14 salaries

Zug

12 salaries