Private Chauffeur

Also called: Executive Driver

Drives a family or executive safely and discreetly, often with security training.

A day in the life

He preps the car at 6 a.m., drives his employer to the airport, waits, then does school pickup for the kids and runs errands.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$62k
High
$100k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Clean driving record; defensive or executive-protection driving courses help.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS driver projection, approx.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Robotaxis spread by 2036 and may cut demand; wealthy clients still pay for a discreet, trained driver.

Could start within a month

Age 21+. One way to start: Apply to limo and car services; most require age 21–25 and a clean record First: Clean driving record, background check and a chauffeur permit in some states

Start now, in high school

Classes: Driver's education, Spanish, Auto mechanics CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 53-3053.

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