Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'140 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 69'200 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 74'850 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 73'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 94'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Fahrer/in von Behindertentransport-Fahrzeugen
You transport people with disabilities safely and empathetically to their destination.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Drivers of disability transport vehicles carry passengers safely. They help people board and alight. They ensure a comfortable journey.
You are a safe companion on the road. As a Fahrer/in von Behindertentransport-Fahrzeugen, you pick up people with disabilities or older adults. You help them board and alight. You check the vehicles and ensure smooth operations. Your job combines driving skills with personal care. Every day brings new encounters and the chance to help actively.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRoad
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Roadie. Based on 182 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 63'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 64'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'280 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 71'500 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 71'085 | 61 |
| Lucerne | CHF 68'900 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 76'800 | 14 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 72'000 | 25 |
| Industry various | CHF 71'500 | 9 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 67'738 | 26 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 67'625 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 63'791 | 64 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fahrer und Fahrerinnen Behindertentransporte
Official education path
Training takes place through specialized courses or internal training by transport organizations.
Typical training path
Fahrer und Fahrerinnen Behindertentransporte
Prerequisites
- Code 121 for commercial transport (e.g. taxi)
Requirements
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Physical stamina
- Strong sense of responsibility
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Physical stamina
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You wait at the starting point. You help a wheelchair user board the vehicle safely. You check the seatbelts. During the ride, you speak kindly to them. You adjust to their pace at all times.
- You welcome passengers with different needs on board.
- You help older adults and wheelchair users board and alight.
- You check the brakes, lights, and vehicle hygiene daily.
- You stay calm in emergencies and follow safety rules strictly.
- You plan routes carefully to ensure punctuality and comfort.
- You look after passengers throughout the journey with great patience.
Working conditions
You work mainly in road traffic and at fixed pickup points in the community. You are often near hospitals, residential homes, or disability workshops.
Where to learn
- handi-cab suisse Schweizerischer Verband der Behindertenfahrdienste4002 Basel
Strengths
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Physical stamina
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Emotional strain
- Weather dependence
- Traffic stress
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