The average salary for a Truck Driver in India is ₹3,14,600 per year (₹17,040 per month), which is ₹72,900 (-19%) lower than the national average salary in India.
A Truck Driver can expect an average salary starting of ₹1,02,600. The highest salaries can exceed ₹10,00,000.
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Truck Driver – Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Owner Truck Driver | Rs. 3,49,000/year | +11% |
| Truck Driver Trainee | Rs. 2,17,000/year | -31% |
Truck Driver – Pay by Experience Level
A truck Driver who has less than three years of experience can expect an average compensation of Rs. 1,02,600. A mid-career truck driver with around 4-9 years of experience usually earns an average compensation of Rs. 3,06,000, while an experienced truck driver holding 10-20 years of experience makes an average compensation of Rs. 5,23,00. And, truck drivers who have more than 20 years of experience earn Rs. 6,31,900 on an average.
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Truck Driver – Gender Breakdown
Truck Driver Jobs by Location
Trucking business operates in almost all the states in India, irrespective of that fact, the region being rural, urban or a city. This generates a lot of job opportunities for people around the country. The classification of this truck driver job is displayed in the figure below:
Conclusion
In this vast sector of India’s trucking industry, the truck driver emerges as one of the crucial aspects, navigating the endless highways that connect the nation. Beyond the numerical value of a truck driver’s salary, lies a story of resilience and determination, where each journey holds a different memory.
As we go deeper into the complexities of their compensation, we unravel not just financial figures but also other factors affecting the same.
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