What changes the salary
- The city: salaries are usually higher in the big cities.
- Hours per day and days per week.
- Night duty, early mornings and Sundays.
- Whether he lives in your home or comes from his own.
- Experience, and the car: a large or automatic car may need a more experienced driver.
See real rates for your city
This site's rate list shows the usual range for a monthly driver, a daily driver and out-of-city days in each major city. Use it as a starting point, then agree the final figure with the driver. Do not pay less than the minimum wage the government sets each year.
Put this in writing
- Monthly salary and the date it is paid.
- Start and finish time, and the weekly day off.
- Overtime rate per hour after the agreed time.
- Out-of-city days: extra daily amount, food and where he stays.
- Notice period if either of you wants to end the job.