Transport, Logistics & Safety

Motorradfahrlehrer/in

You teach driving students safely and professionally on a motorcycle.

Motorradfahrlehrer/in

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

MedianCHF 72'000
CHF 39'000CHF 114'000
✓ 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 by experience

40k60k80kmedian 72k72k72k50k42k88k95k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 72'000
3-5 yrsCHF 72'000
6-8 yrsCHF 50'000
9-11 yrsCHF 42'000
12-21 yrsCHF 88'000
21+ yrsCHF 94'570

Salary trend

+11% over decade
65k70k75k80k65k81k71k72k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 65'000
2017-2019CHF 80'833
2020-2022CHF 70'933
2023-2025CHF 72'000

Top earning cantons

  • ZurichCHF 76'35422 obs.
  • BerneCHF 67'61013 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
ZurichCHF 76'35422
BerneCHF 67'61013

Top paying industries

  • Service sector in generalCHF 79'30021 obs.
  • EducationCHF 76'00028 obs.
  • Catering / HotelCHF 60'0005 obs.
  • Transport / LogisticsCHF 52'00017 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Service sector in generalCHF 79'30021
EducationCHF 76'00028
Catering / HotelCHF 60'0005
Transport / LogisticsCHF 52'00017

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.

Strengths

  • Communication skills
  • Observation skills
  • Technical understanding
  • Teaching skills
  • Stress tolerance

Trade-offs

  • Weather dependency
  • Traffic conditions
  • Time management
  • Responsibility

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