House Driver jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 25–CHF 40 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,900 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week. Employers ask for valid licence and clean record and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Basel.
- Typical pay
- CHF 25–CHF 40
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,350–CHF 6,900
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open house driver positions in Basel
No open position is listed for Basel today. New house driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a House DriverAbout house driver jobs in Basel
A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. In Basel, these roles are offered by private households across Basel Trinational Region, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Basel is known for pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemicals, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Roche, Novartis, Lonza, Syngenta, and University Hospital Basel. Basel hosts the global headquarters of two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies within walking distance of each other.
Main duties
- Drive family members and guests
- Do grocery and household errands
- Collect documents, parcels and repairs
- Keep vehicles fuelled and clean
- Log mileage and expenses
House Driver pay in Basel
Household incomes in Basel are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 110,000, which is why house 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 house driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
Why work in Basel?
The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Basel.
Basel is often described as “The World's Pharmaceutical Headquarters City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid licence and clean record
- Local area knowledge
- Reliability and references
- Background check
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 house driver roles in Basel 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 house 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 house driver earn in Basel?
House Driver jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 25–CHF 40 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 6,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house driver jobs in Basel?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver roles in Basel 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 house driver in Switzerland?
Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a house driver do day to day?
A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Typical duties include drive family members and guests, do grocery and household errands, collect documents, parcels and repairs.
How do I apply for house driver jobs in Basel on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Basel hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a house driver work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.