How much does a Taxi driver make

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Taxi driver salary

27 500 kr

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25 300 - 28 900 kr / month

Women earn 96% of what men do.

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Average salary 27 500 kr
Males 27 600 kr
Females 26 600 kr
Profession Taxi driver and its salary
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Working as a Taxi Driver

Working as a taxi driver involves more than just driving from point A to point B. The profession requires good knowledge of local roads and traffic rules. Attention to detail, punctuality, and a friendly demeanor are crucial qualities for success. Taxi drivers often work in shifts and can expect irregular working hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends. A taxi driver's primary task is to transport passengers safely and efficiently, which may also involve assisting passengers with luggage and any needs for assistance.

Salary for a Taxi Driver

The average salary for a taxi driver in Sweden is 27 500 kronor per month. However, there are differences between genders, with men earning an average of 27 600 kronor and women earning 26 600 kronor, resulting in women's salaries being 96 percent of men's. A taxi driver working on an hourly basis can expect an hourly wage of around 165 kronor, based on a monthly working time of 166 hours.

Salary Range and Variances

The highest salary for a taxi driver is 28900 kronor. This applies to a man working in the regional sector with less than nine years of pre-secondary education. For women in the same profession, the highest salary is 26 600 kronor. The lowest recorded salary for a taxi driver is 25300 kronor, which applies to a man working as a private employee with three years or more of post-secondary education. For women, the lowest salary is also 26 600 kronor.

Education and Requirements

Becoming a taxi driver requires a taxi driver's license, issued by the Swedish Transport Agency. This includes various elements such as suitability assessments, medical tests, and approved tests in traffic knowledge. Basic training in the profession is often provided by taxi companies, which may involve newly hired individuals receiving paid training. It is also important to have good knowledge of Swedish to communicate effectively with passengers.

Future Outlook and Job Market

According to the Swedish Public Employment Service's forecasts, the opportunities for employment as a taxi driver are good at the national level. Over a five-year period, the demand for taxi drivers is expected to remain stable. However, the profession is characterized by recruitment difficulties due to high unemployment and/or a high proportion of part-time workers, as well as high staff turnover. Despite this, there are good chances of finding employment in the profession.

Challenges and Working Conditions

Working as a taxi driver can present certain challenges. Irregular working hours and the stress associated with traffic situations and customer interactions are common. Additionally, working conditions may vary depending on whether one works for a larger taxi company or as a self-employed individual. Benefits such as a company-paid mobile phone or discounted fuel costs may exist but are not standard across the industry.

Summary

Being a taxi driver is a profession in high demand with good employment opportunities. Salaries vary depending on several factors such as gender, working hours, and educational level. A taxi driver's license is required for the profession, and some employers offer paid training. Despite challenges like irregular hours and stressful working conditions, the profession provides an essential societal function and an opportunity to meet different people every day.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Taxi driver is 28900 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Regional sector with a pre-secondary education shorter than 9 years. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 26600 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Taxi driver is 25300 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 26600 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's 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
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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Salary based on education
All levels of educationAll levels of educationPre-secondary educat...Pre-secondary education shorter than 9 yearsPre-secondary educat...Pre-secondary education, 9 yearsUpper secondary edu...Upper secondary education, maximum 2 yearsHigh school education...High school education, 3 yearsPost-secondary educat...Post-secondary education, less than 3 yearsPost-secondary educa...Post-secondary education, 3 years or more35000350002800028000210002100014000140007000700000
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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 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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