Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 42'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 94'570 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Motorradfahrlehrer/in
You teach driving students safely and professionally on a motorcycle.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Motorradfahrlehrer/in provide theoretical and practical instruction. You prepare learners for exams and promote road safety.
You pass on the necessary know-how for road traffic to future motorcyclists. You plan lessons in groups or individually, show riding techniques and explain important traffic rules. Your daily focus is on preparing every learner safely, confidently and in line with regulations for the theoretical and practical exam. You always adapt your methods to individual needs.
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 Motorradfahrlehrerin. Based on 93 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'833 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'933 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 76'354 | 22 |
| Berne | CHF 67'610 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 79'300 | 21 |
| Education | CHF 76'000 | 28 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 60'000 | 5 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 52'000 | 17 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Motorradfahrlehrer/in
Official education path
The training path leads through initial vocational training in the field of driving instruction.
Typical training path
Motorradfahrlehrer/in
Prerequisites
- Berufsprüfung BP eidg. Fachausweis als Fahrlehrer/in (Kat. B)
- Ausbildung zum/zur Motorradfahrlehrer/in
Requirements
- Sociability
- Communication skills
- Good observation skills
- Technical understanding
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter directly if you already have completed driver training and teaching experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Observation skills
- Technical understanding
- Teaching skills
- Stress tolerance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand with your learning group at the starting point and briefly discuss the day's route. Then you guide the driving students step by step through traffic and gently correct their riding style.
- You plan theoretical and practical lessons for diverse groups.
- You guide learners safely and responsibly in road traffic.
- You demonstrate the correct operation and steering of a motorcycle.
- You explain the importance of the controls before every ride.
- You teach the necessary legal knowledge for road traffic.
- You prepare driving students specifically for the theoretical exam.
- You prepare learners thoroughly for the practical riding test.
- You adapt your teaching methods to individual learning requirements.
Working conditions
You work mainly on public roads and at driving instructor centres. You occasionally use supervised practice areas for initial lessons.
Where to learn
- L-drive.chEffingerstrasse 8, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Observation skills
- Technical understanding
- Teaching skills
- Stress tolerance
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Traffic conditions
- Time management
- Responsibility
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