Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 50'077 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 42'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 50'500 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Taxichauffeur/in
You transport passengers safely to their destination and take care of every assignment.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Taxichauffeur/in, you safely drive passengers and luggage through the city or into the surrounding area.
You sit behind the wheel and are responsible for the safe transport of passengers. In addition to driving, you also handle courier assignments and document your working hours. You receive assignments via displays, radio, or apps. You are helpful and know the region inside out. You maintain your vehicle independently and strictly follow traffic rules.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRoad
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Taxi Driver. Based on 183 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 51'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 45'300 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 49'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 54'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 62'760 | 20 |
| Zurich | CHF 54'600 | 29 |
| Berne | CHF 50'700 | 12 |
| Vaud | CHF 50'200 | 21 |
| Aargau | CHF 39'798 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 55'250 | 6 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 52'650 | 23 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 50'080 | 98 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 47'333 | 30 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Führerprüfung für den berufsmässigen Personentransport (BPT)
- ⏱ Ca. 2 bis 8 Monate
Official education path
Training is provided through advanced vocational education with the license exam for professional passenger transport.
Typical training path
Führerprüfung für den berufsmässigen Personentransport (BPT)
Prerequisites
- Completion of basic vocational training (highly advantageous)
- Driver's license category B
- At least 1 year of flawless driving practice
- No criminal record in recent years
- Good German comprehension for non-native speakers
- Knowledge of Swiss dialect (if possible)
- Foreign language skills in larger cities or tourist areas
- Medical examination according to the Verkehrszulassungsverordnung (VZV)
- Theoretical exam on local knowledge and taxi legislation
Requirements
- Reliability
- Friendliness
- Service awareness
- Good local knowledge
- Communication skills
- Neat appearance
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you already have a category B driver's license with 1 year of driving experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Reliability
- Service orientation
- Local knowledge
- Communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the taxi rank and receive the next assignment on the display. With a friendly word, you open the door and help with the luggage.
- You safely drive passenger cars through urban and rural traffic.
- You receive driving assignments via a display in the vehicle or by radio.
- You help your passengers get in and out and with their luggage.
- You carry out the daily inspection and maintenance of your vehicle yourself.
- You document your working and rest times according to legal requirements.
- You give your guests valuable tips on local sights and restaurants.
Working conditions
You usually work in your own taxi or for a taxi company. Your workplace constantly changes between streets, taxi ranks, and the driver's seat.
Where to learn
- ASTAG Schweizerischer NutzfahrzeugverbandWölflistr. 5, 3006 Bern
Strengths
- Reliability
- Service orientation
- Local knowledge
- Communication
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Traffic noise
- Independence
- Stress
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