automation engineer salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 93 600

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How much does a automation engineer earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time automation engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 600 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 68 352 to CHF 120 000, based on 17 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

automation engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 85 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 200
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 68 352
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 103 242
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 115 025
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 141 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 93 600

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a automation engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 81 915. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

automation engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 915
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 850
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 050
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 117 500
Average salary CHF 93 600
+33%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for automation engineer have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 93 906. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 135 per year.

Salary trend

automation engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 906
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 135
Average salary CHF 93 600

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a automation engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 128 342 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for automation engineer, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 128 3423 jobs
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 117 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 98 100Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 89 0004 jobs
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 88 200Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A4 jobs
  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for automation engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for automation engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

LU

Lucerne

automation engineer

CHF 93 600

average salary

Salary by canton

automation engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 375
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 98 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 217
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 93 975
Fribourg average salary CHF 99 645
Geneva average salary CHF 88 675
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 82 234
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 600
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 89 915
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 89 681
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 94 750
Valais average salary CHF 94 450
Zug average salary CHF 101 279
Zurich average salary CHF 102 000
Average salary CHF 92 425