In 2023, the average truck driver salary is R12,008.00 per month. A truck driver’s salary varies depending on the type of vehicle they drive. Truck drivers who drive code 14 trucks earn the most money.
Due to the number of hours required, a truck driver’s income may be higher. Depending on the business in which a truck driver works, he or she may be required to work a significant number of overtime hours.
Overtime can enhance a truck driver’s earnings by up to 30%. During peak seasons, a truck driver may be required to work further additional hours. However, some businesses, such as coal transportation, may demand extra hours all year.
A truck driver’s income also includes bonuses. A truck driver’s bonus in South Africa starts at R1,000.00 per year. A truck driver’s monthly bonus can be as high as R19,000.00.
Truck drivers are also paid commissions as part of their remuneration package. Commissions are modest, ranging from R0 to R2,000.00 per year.
To earn a good living as a truck driver, one must work for a reputable company. Here are some of the best trucking employers in South Africa:
One factor that truly determines the salary of a truck driver is the level of experience. Below we look at the salary of a truck driver based on their level of experience.
A truck driver with 0 to 2 years of experience earns R5,880.00 per month on average. Truck drivers with 0 years of experience earn the lowest monthly salary in this category, which is R4,960.00.
The highest salary a truck driver in this category can earn is R6,700.00. Truck drivers with 2 years of experience can expect to earn R6,700.00 each month.
A truck driver with 3 to 5 years of experience earns R7,560.00 per month on average. The salary reflects a 29% increase in average salary over truck drivers with 0 to 2 years of experience.
Truck drivers with 3 years of experience earn the least in this group. A truck driver with 3 years of experience can expect to earn R6,990.00 per month on average. A truck driver with 3 years of experience can earn as little as R6,600.00 per month.
Truck drivers with 5 years of experience earn the most in this category. Those with 5 years of experience earn an average monthly salary of R8,000.00. However, the salary of a truck driver with 5 years of work experience can be as high as R9,000.00 per month.
A truck driver with 6 to 10 years of experience earns R10,400.00 per month on average. The salary is a 38% increase above the average salary of truck drivers with 3 to 5 years of experience.
Truck drivers with 10 years of experience earn the most in this category. A truck driver with 10 years of experience can expect to earn R11,500.00 per month on average. A truck driver with 10 years of experience can earn up to R12,000.00 per month.
Truck drivers with 6 years of experience are the lowest paid in this group, with an average monthly income of R9,600.00. The salary of a truck driver with 6 years of work experience can be as low as R9,100.00 per month.
A truck driver with 11 to 15 years of experience earns R12,900.00 per month on average. The salary represents a 24% increase above the average salary of truck drivers with 6 to 10 years of experience.
Truck drivers with 11 years of experience earn the least, with an average monthly income of R11,400.00. Truck drivers with 15 years of experience receive the highest salaries in this category, with an average monthly income of R13,000.00.
A truck driver with 16 to 20 years of experience earns R13,800.00 per month on average. The salary is a 7% increase over the national average for truck drivers with 11 to 15 years of experience.
Salary increases for those with more than 20 years of experience are minimal. Truck drivers with more than 20 years of experience can earn up to R18,500.00 per month.
During the first years of becoming a truck driver, the salary of a truck driver rises at a rapid rate. However, rapid salary increases are not witnessed after 16 years of working as a truck driver.
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