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Car salvage salary

32 500 kr

Truck drivers etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

31 100 - 34 200 kr / month

Women earn 97% of what men do.

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Salary progression Car salvage

Average salary 32 500 kr
Males 32 600 kr
Females 31 700 kr
Profession Car salvage and its salary
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Salary and Working Conditions for Tow Truck Drivers

As a tow truck driver, you play a crucial role in the transportation sector by assisting vehicles that have broken down on the roads. The profession involves operating specialized equipment to tow cars and other vehicles, often under time pressure and in varying environments. It is a job that requires both technical expertise and the ability to handle stressful situations.

Tow Truck Driver Salary

The average salary for a tow truck driver is 32 500 kronor per month. Men earn slightly higher with 32 600 kronor, while women earn 31 700 kronor, meaning that women earn approximately 97% of what men do in this profession. The hourly wage for a tow truck driver averages 195 kronor, based on a working time of 166 hours per month. It is worth noting that the average salary has increased from 31 200 kronor since the last measurement.

Salary Range

There is some variation in salaries among tow truck drivers depending on experience and sector. The highest reported salary for a male tow truck driver is 34200 kr, while the highest salary for a female is 32000 kr. On the other hand, the lowest salary for a female is 31100 kr, and for a male 32000 kr.

Education and Qualifications

To become a tow truck driver, a high school education in automotive and transportation programs is typically required, or equivalent experience in automotive mechanics and driving. Having a commercial driver's license and special training in towing operations is an advantage, although some employers may offer internal training to meet specific needs and safety requirements.

Working Conditions and Benefits

Working as a tow truck driver often involves irregular working hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on when emergencies occur. It is a physically demanding profession that sometimes requires working in challenging weather conditions. Benefits may include access to company vehicles and sometimes paid training or further education.

Future Prospects and Job Market

Tow truck drivers are part of the broader occupational group of truck drivers, which according to the Employment Service's forecasts is expected to have good job prospects nationally. Over a five-year period, demand for towing services is expected to remain unchanged. Despite potential recruitment difficulties in the profession, there remains a paradox where there is also high unemployment among potential candidates.

Concluding Thoughts

Working as a tow truck driver is a responsible profession that requires technical knowledge and flexibility. The salary levels are competitive with an upward trend, making it an attractive option for those interested in the automotive industry. For those willing to work under varying conditions and times, the profession offers a stable and rewarding career path.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Car salvage is 34200 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials with a data missing. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 32000 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Car salvage is 31100 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 32000 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 101% 29900 kr 31000 kr
25-34 100% 31100 kr 32600 kr
35-44 97% 31500 kr 33300 kr
45-54 31100 kr 33200 kr
55-64 31300 kr 32600 kr
65-68 29200 kr 30300 kr
Snitt 97% 31000 kr 32500 kr
Salary per sector
Salary based on education
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  • Emil Nilsson commented. 13,Nov 2024 - 11:47

    Lägsta lön

    Lägsta lönen stämmer inte. Assistansbolaget efter skatt är 21000kr Och de är ingen ob-tillägg helg, röd dag, eller efter kl18,00.

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All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Car salvage has the SSYK code 8332, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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