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Car salvage salary
31 100 - 34 200 kr / month
Women earn 97% of what men do.
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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.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
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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 |
Age | 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 |
Age | 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 |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 30000 kr | 31000 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 31200 kr | 32600 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 31600 kr | 33300 kr |
45-54 | 31200 kr | 33300 kr | |
55-64 | 31300 kr | 32600 kr | |
65-68 | 29200 kr | 30300 kr | |
Snitt | 97% | 31100 kr | 32600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 30000 kr | 31000 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 31200 kr | 32600 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 31600 kr | 33300 kr |
45-54 | 31200 kr | 33300 kr | |
55-64 | 31300 kr | 32600 kr | |
65-68 | 29200 kr | 30300 kr | |
Snitt | 97% | 31100 kr | 32600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 30000 kr | 31000 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 31200 kr | 32600 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 31600 kr | 33300 kr |
45-54 | 31200 kr | 33300 kr | |
55-64 | 31300 kr | 32600 kr | |
65-68 | 29200 kr | 30300 kr | |
Snitt | 97% | 31100 kr | 32600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 29700 kr | 31100 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 31000 kr | 32500 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 30600 kr | 32200 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 30300 kr | 31700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 29700 kr | 31100 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 31000 kr | 32500 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 30600 kr | 32200 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 30300 kr | 31700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 29700 kr | 31100 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 31000 kr | 32500 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 30600 kr | 32200 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 30300 kr | 31700 kr |
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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.
About the data
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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