Family Driver jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of early starts, split shifts. Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Zurich.
- Typical pay
- CHF 26–CHF 43
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Early starts
- split shifts
- Open now
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Open family driver positions in Zurich
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Register as a Family DriverAbout family driver jobs in Zurich
A family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. In Zurich, these roles are offered by private households across Zurich Metropolitan Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Zurich is known for banking, insurance, software engineering, and robotics research, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as UBS, Zurich Insurance, Google Zurich, Swiss Re, and ETH Zurich. Zurich hosts Google's largest engineering centre outside the United States and consistently ranks among the world's highest-paying cities.
Main duties
- Run school drop-offs and pick-ups
- Drive family members to appointments
- Run errands and deliveries
- Keep vehicles clean and serviced
- Plan routes around traffic
Family Driver pay in Zurich
Household incomes in Zurich are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 112,000, which is why family driver pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a family driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
Why work in Zurich?
The local job market is growing at 3.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Zurich.
Zurich is often described as “Europe's Highest-Paying Tech and Finance City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid local driving licence and clean record
- Good local road knowledge
- Background check
- Punctuality
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in family driver roles in Zurich normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your family driver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family driver earn in Zurich?
Family Driver jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 26–CHF 43 an hour (about CHF 4,500–CHF 7,450 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in family driver jobs in Zurich?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in family driver roles in Zurich normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a family driver in Switzerland?
Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record, good local road knowledge and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a family driver do day to day?
A family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. Typical duties include run school drop-offs and pick-ups, drive family members to appointments, run errands and deliveries.
How do I apply for family driver jobs in Zurich on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Zurich hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a family driver work?
A typical schedule is early starts, split shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.