chef cuisinier salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 79 250

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How much does a chef cuisinier earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time chef cuisinier earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 250 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 021 to CHF 126 000, based on 112 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

chef cuisinier, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 841
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 121
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 61 400
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 83 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 88 846
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 85 350
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 79 250

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 120. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chef cuisinier, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 120
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 440
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 700
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 83 000
Average salary CHF 79 250
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chef cuisinier have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 70 750. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 88 400 per year.

Salary trend

chef cuisinier, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 400
Average salary CHF 79 250

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chef cuisinier is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 99 250 annually. Followed by Catering / Hotel and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chef cuisinier, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 99 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 78 810Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 78 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 55 453Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for chef cuisinier

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

LU

Lucerne

chef cuisinier

CHF 79 250

average salary

Salary by canton

chef cuisinier

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 75 506
Bern average salary CHF 73 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 71 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 71 110
Geneva average salary CHF 63 709
Glarus average salary CHF 80 500
Grisons average salary CHF 72 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 79 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 67 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 74 421
Obwalden average salary CHF 62 400
St. Gallen average salary CHF 77 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 440
Solothurn average salary CHF 71 727
Schwyz average salary CHF 65 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 75 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 325
Valais average salary CHF 66 000
Zug average salary CHF 78 864
Zurich average salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 70 139