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Taxi driver salary
25 300 - 28 900 kr / month
Women earn 96% of what men do.
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Salary progression Taxi driver
What Does It Mean to Work as a Taxi Driver?
Working as a taxi driver involves transporting passengers to their desired destinations, usually within a city or a specific area. A taxi driver is responsible for driving safely, following traffic rules, and providing good service to their customers. Workdays can vary and include both day and night shifts, as well as work on weekends and holidays.
Salary for Taxi Drivers
The average salary for a taxi driver is 27 500 kronor per month. It is interesting to note that there is a certain wage gap between genders in this profession. Men earn an average of 27 600 kronor, while women earn slightly more, 26 600 kronor. This means that women earn about 96 percent of what men do in this profession. Compared to the previous measurement, the average salary has increased from 26 600 to 27 500 kronor.
Education and Requirements
To become a taxi driver, one needs to have a taxi driver's license, which means undergoing training and passing a number of exams. The training covers topics such as traffic safety, laws and regulations, and customer service. To obtain a taxi driver's license, one must also be at least 21 years old and have held a driver's license for at least two years. Many companies offer paid training to help new drivers start their careers.
Work Environment and Benefits
The work environment for taxi drivers can vary depending on the employer and work area. Some taxi drivers are employed by larger taxi companies, while others work as self-employed individuals. Benefits may include a company-paid mobile phone and other technical aids, which facilitate work and communication with customers and employers. Some companies also offer flexibility in working hours, which can be a major advantage for those seeking a balanced work and leisure time.
What to Consider as a Taxi Driver?
Working as a taxi driver requires being service-oriented and having good knowledge of the local area. It is also important to be able to handle stress and manage different types of customers in a professional manner. Since the job may involve long periods behind the wheel, it is also important to consider one's own health and safety. Regular breaks and an ergonomic work environment can help reduce the risk of health problems.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 26800 kr | 29000 kr | |
35-44 | 26400 kr | 27800 kr | |
45-54 | 28000 kr | 28900 kr | |
55-64 | 26000 kr | 26500 kr | |
65-68 | 25500 kr | 25600 kr | |
Snitt | 96% | 26600 kr | 27500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 26800 kr | 29000 kr | |
35-44 | 26400 kr | 27800 kr | |
45-54 | 28000 kr | 28900 kr | |
55-64 | 26000 kr | 26500 kr | |
65-68 | 25500 kr | 25600 kr | |
Snitt | 96% | 26600 kr | 27500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 26800 kr | 29000 kr | |
35-44 | 26400 kr | 27800 kr | |
45-54 | 28000 kr | 28900 kr | |
55-64 | 26000 kr | 26500 kr | |
65-68 | 25500 kr | 25600 kr | |
Snitt | 96% | 26600 kr | 27500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 26800 kr | 29100 kr | |
35-44 | 26400 kr | 28100 kr | |
45-54 | 28200 kr | 29100 kr | |
55-64 | 26000 kr | 26500 kr | |
65-68 | 25500 kr | 25500 kr | |
Snitt | 96% | 26600 kr | 27600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 26800 kr | 29100 kr | |
35-44 | 26400 kr | 28100 kr | |
45-54 | 28200 kr | 29100 kr | |
55-64 | 26000 kr | 26500 kr | |
65-68 | 25500 kr | 25500 kr | |
Snitt | 96% | 26600 kr | 27600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 26800 kr | 29100 kr | |
35-44 | 26400 kr | 28100 kr | |
45-54 | 28200 kr | 29100 kr | |
55-64 | 26000 kr | 26500 kr | |
65-68 | 25500 kr | 25500 kr | |
Snitt | 96% | 26600 kr | 27600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
Snitt | 96% | 26300 kr | 26600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
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Snitt | 96% | 26300 kr | 26600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
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Snitt | 96% | 26300 kr | 26600 kr |
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 Taxi driver has the SSYK code 8321, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.
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