How much will EMT bus drivers earn in 2025: monthly salary and extras

Buses are essential for mobility in any city and are part of the public transport network . In Madrid , they are managed by the Municipal Transport Company (EMT), which in 2024 transported nearly 476 million passengers on its 229 lines.

To meet this demand, a large number of drivers are needed. They must pass an exam and also meet a series of requirements, such as having held a Class D driver's license for at least six months, being in possession of the CAP (Capital Controlled Driving Permit), or having at least 10 points on their driver's license.

As is common with public employees, the salary consists of a fixed salary and various bonuses , and in the case of bus drivers, it ends up being a very attractive salary , so there is a lot of interest whenever positions are announced.

Specifically, as stated in the 2024-2027 collective agreement, these drivers receive a gross monthly salary of 2,034.9 euros , although the figure will vary significantly depending on the benefits.

One of them is the so-called March payment, which was created in the 1990-1991 agreement and will amount to 2,325 euros in 2025.

Furthermore, it's important to keep in mind that bus lines also operate on weekends, so drivers will receive a bonus for working on Saturdays and Sundays , amounting to €18 and €44, respectively. The current activity bonus (€2,081.20), transfers to other operations centers , overtime , and nighttime backup services must also be taken into account. These bonuses will affect their final salary.

What is the total salary?

Logically, the final amount received will depend greatly on all the variables we've listed, which will cause the figure to vary considerably. However, various specialized portals place the average range between €35,000 and €40,000 gross per year.