In Spain the driving school teacher profession He enjoys good job stability. According to data from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), during this year 2024, some 3,500 road trainers have been sought to meet the demand of the sector. But how much does a driving school teacher really earn? And what does it take to practice this profession?
According to the BOE, The base salary of a driver training teacher starts at 1,110.05 euros in 15 paymentswhich represents a gross annual salary of €16,650, not counting three-year periods. Added to this are some bonuses for seniority or managerial functions. Thus, the average salary is 1,790 euros gross per month, and can reach 2,700 euros in the highest ranks, according to reports from Jobtedinternational platform for job search.
Factors such as experience or location of the driving school They also influence the final salary. For example, a teacher with no experience earns about 1,200 euros gross per month, while one with 4-9 years of experience can reach 1,740 euros. The most veteran trainers, with 10-20 years of career, earn on average about 2,360 euros per month.
Meet the requirements to be a driving school teacher
To become a road traffic trainer you must meet certain requirements, such as Possess the title of Graduate in ESO or equivalenthave a B license for at least 2 years and have the required psychophysical skills.
Obtain the certificate of aptitude
Once the requirements have been met, the next step is pass the DGT tests to get the certificate of aptitude. These are divided into a distance phase, with two theoretical evaluations, and another in-person evaluation of 270 hours. There are specialized centers that prepare for these exams.
New higher degree training cycle
As explained from the website opositor.com, the title of Higher Technician in Training for Safe and Sustainable Mobilitywhich will completely replace the current process. This means that soon It will be mandatory to complete a two-year FP to be able to work as driving school instructor.
However, both processes will coexist for now. The DGT has committed to maintaining calls until 2027, allowing applicants to take the tests and obtain the title through self-taught and flexible study, without the need to enroll in a FP, which for the moment is only in person.