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Driver Salary in Hyderabad (2026): Full-Time vs Part-Time, With Real Quotes
What agencies actually quoted us in September 2026, and what each number includes.
"How much does a driver cost in Hyderabad?" has no single answer, because agencies price four different things: the driver's monthly salary, the hours per day, a one-time or yearly agency fee, and whether you get the same driver every day. In September 2026 we asked several Hyderabad driver agencies to quote for a household with its own automatic car. Here is what they said, and how to read it.
Real quotes we received (September 2026)
These are quotes Hyderabad agencies sent us in writing for one household. They are not market averages, but they are real numbers from real agencies, which is more useful than a range copied from a listing site.
- Full-time, 8 hours a day: Rs 22,000 per month, plus a Rs 15,000 agency service charge for one year
- Full-time, 10 hours a day: Rs 24,000 per month (same yearly service charge)
- Full-time, 12 hours a day: Rs 26,000 per month (same yearly service charge)
- Part-time, about 5 to 10 days a month: Rs 16,000 per month, with the agency sending whichever driver is free
- Membership model: a one-time Rs 5,000 charge to access the agency's drivers, with salary agreed separately
The question that changes the price: same driver every day?
Most agencies will happily send "a driver". Far fewer will guarantee the same driver on every booking. For a parent who is nervous with strangers, or a car that needs a careful hand, that difference matters more than a few thousand rupees. One agency told us plainly that a fixed driver is "tough" on a part-time plan, because their drivers are on different jobs each day.
So when you compare quotes, ask every agency the same three things: is it one named driver, how many hours a day are included, and what happens when that driver is on leave.
What to check before you pay any fee
- Police verification and a copy of the driving licence, before the first drive
- Which fee is refundable, and when a replacement driver is provided
- Overtime rate beyond the agreed hours, and night or outstation charges
- Whether the driver is comfortable with an automatic car, if yours is one
Questions
How much does a full-time driver cost per month in Hyderabad in 2026?
Agency quotes we received ranged from Rs 22,000 a month for 8 hours a day to Rs 26,000 for 12 hours, plus an agency service charge (one quoted Rs 15,000 for a year).
Can I hire a driver part-time in Hyderabad?
Yes. One agency quoted Rs 16,000 a month for about 5 to 10 days of driving, but without guaranteeing the same driver each time.
Is the agency fee one-time or yearly?
It varies: we were quoted both a one-time Rs 5,000 membership and a Rs 15,000 yearly service charge. Always ask which, and whether it is refundable.
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