How much does a Tractor driver make

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Tractor driver 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 Tractor driver

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Average salary 32 500 kr
Males 32 600 kr
Females 31 700 kr
Profession Tractor driver and its salary
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Truck Driver: Job Description and Salary Statistics

Working as a truck driver involves driving heavy trucks that transport goods over long distances. These drivers play a crucial role in the logistics and transportation sector, ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in good condition. Succeeding in this profession requires both technical expertise and good physical condition.

Salary for Truck Drivers

The average monthly salary for truck drivers is 32 500 kronor. There is a certain wage gap between genders in this profession; men earn an average of 32 600 kronor per month while women earn 31 700 kronor per month. This means that women earn 97% of what men do in the same occupational role. The average salary has increased from 31 200 kronor to 32 500 kronor since the last measurement, indicating a positive salary development for the profession.

Education and Qualifications

To work as a truck driver, a valid driving license for heavy vehicles is required, usually a C-license for trucks and a CE-license for trailers. Training can be completed at driving schools that offer specific courses for these licenses. It is also important to have basic knowledge of logistics and transportation and be able to handle administrative tasks that may arise, such as documentation and communication with customers.

Labor Market and Conditions

The demand for truck drivers is generally high, providing good job opportunities in this profession. Having experience in driving long distances and being flexible with working hours can be advantageous, as transport assignments often involve both night and weekend work. Many employers also offer paid training to ensure that their drivers are well-trained and up-to-date with the latest rules and techniques in the transportation sector.

Considerations for Truck Drivers

Working as a truck driver can be both physically and mentally demanding. It is important to be able to handle stress and be prepared to spend long periods away from home. Good navigation skills and the ability to plan routes efficiently are also important aspects of the job. Additionally, having good communication skills is crucial, both for collaborating with colleagues and for managing customer relationships professionally.

Benefits

Some employers may offer benefits such as paid training, occupational pension, and in some cases, a paid mobile phone. These benefits can be a significant advantage and help make the profession more attractive. It is always a good idea to investigate the benefits offered by potential employers before making a decision about employment.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Tractor driver 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 Tractor driver 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
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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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 Tractor driver has the SSYK code 8332, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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