How much does a Bus driver make

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Bus driver salary

31 500 kr

Bus and tram drivers

What will be the salary after tax?

28 200 - 31 800 kr / month

Women earn 98% of what men do.

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Salary progression Bus driver

Average salary 31 500 kr
Males 31 500 kr
Females 30 900 kr
Profession Bus driver and its salary
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Salary and Working Conditions for Bus Drivers

Working as a bus driver involves the responsibility of safely and efficiently transporting passengers from one location to another. The profession requires good driving skills, communication abilities, and a high level of responsibility. Bus drivers typically work in local transport, but there are also opportunities to work with long-distance buses and tourist buses.

Salary for Bus Drivers

The average monthly salary for a bus driver is 31 500 SEK. There is a slight difference between genders, with men earning 31 500 SEK and women 30 900 SEK, meaning that women earn 98% of what men do. This indicates a relatively equal pay structure within the profession. Compared to the previous measurement, the average salary has increased from 30 500 SEK to 31 500 SEK, showing a positive salary development.

Education and Qualifications

Becoming a bus driver requires having a D license, which is a special license for driving buses. In addition to this, a YKB (Professional Competence Certificate) is also required to ensure that the driver has the necessary training to perform their work safely and professionally. Many employers offer paid training to help new drivers obtain these qualifications.

Labor Market and Job Opportunities

According to forecasts from the Employment Service, the prospects for employment as a bus driver are expected to be strong nationally. Over a five-year period, demand is expected to remain unchanged. However, the recruitment situation is characterized by difficulties in finding qualified candidates, while there is a high percentage of part-time workers and individuals leaving the profession. This creates a paradox where there are many jobs, but also challenges in filling these positions.

Tasks and Working Environment

As a bus driver, it is important to be able to handle stress and have good communication skills as you interact with passengers on a daily basis. In addition to driving the bus, tasks also include selling tickets, providing information on routes and schedules, and ensuring that all passengers follow safety regulations.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Many employers in the bus industry offer various benefits such as paid training to obtain necessary licenses and certificates. Other benefits may include subsidized meals, work uniforms, and flexible working hours. Additionally, some companies offer pension plans and health insurance as part of the employment package.

Considerations

If you are considering working as a bus driver, it is important to be comfortable with working irregular hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. You should also be able to work independently and handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently. An interest in working with people and a willingness to provide good service are also important qualities for thriving in this profession.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Bus driver is 31800 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials with a post-secondary education, less than 3 years. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 31300 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Bus driver is 28200 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 30700 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 98% 28600 kr 30900 kr
35-44 97% 28800 kr 31200 kr
45-54 98% 29200 kr 31500 kr
55-64 98% 29800 kr 31800 kr
65-68 101% 30100 kr 31400 kr
Snitt 98% 29400 kr 31500 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
Salary based on education
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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 Bus driver has the SSYK code 8331, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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Salary, Taxes, and Fees
Net salary 31 450
Net salary
31 450
Taxes
11 658
Fees
12 134

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