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head of department salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 120 000

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How much does a head of department earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time head of department earns an average gross salary of CHF 120 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 52 222 to CHF 260 000, based on 127 entries.
  • Updated 23 days ago
  • 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

head of department, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 705
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 709
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 131 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 110 375
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 117 474
Women: 55+average salary CHF 117 474
Average salary CHF 120 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 99 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 137 650 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 650
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 135 000
Average salary CHF 120 000
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 115 350. From 2018-2020, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 208
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 350
Average salary CHF 120 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 217 500 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 217 5008 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 194 34624 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 185 40011 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 182 429Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 179 9272 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 166 561Set up Job Alert
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 154 0004 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 140 0001 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 131 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of department

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

LU

Lucerne

head of department

CHF 120 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of department

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 126 501
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 133 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 131 356
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 136 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 137 500
Geneva average salary CHF 156 659
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 400
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 111 682
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 83 200
Solothurn average salary CHF 125 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 123 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 129 075
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 512
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 157 300
Zurich average salary CHF 142 868
Average salary CHF 132 104