head of finance salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 140 000

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How much does a head of finance earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time head of finance earns an average gross salary of CHF 140 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 000 to CHF 300 000, based on 119 entries.
  • Updated 11 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 finance, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 107 657
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 137 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 137 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 167 200
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 152 372
Men: 55+average salary CHF 150 075
Women: 55+average salary CHF 150 000
Average salary CHF 140 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 110 456. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 151 860 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of finance, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 456
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 860
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 950
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 146 484
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 150 150
Average salary CHF 140 000
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 143 175. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 155 200 per year.

Salary trend

head of finance, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 137 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 155 200
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 143 175
Average salary CHF 140 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of finance is Legal / Business advice, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of finance, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 240 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Insurance
    CHF 215 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 210 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Education
    CHF 195 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 187 0001 job
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 174 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 150 0001 job
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 147 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 146 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of finance

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

LU

Lucerne

head of finance

CHF 140 000

average salary

Salary by canton

head of finance

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 143 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 146 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 149 775
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 159 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 144 000
Geneva average salary CHF 156 975
Glarus average salary CHF 173 577
Grisons average salary CHF 136 860
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 140 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 139 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 158 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 141 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 156 250
Schwyz average salary CHF 168 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 145 000
Ticino average salary CHF 173 908
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 157 500
Valais average salary CHF 120 000
Zug average salary CHF 168 062
Zurich average salary CHF 156 208
Average salary CHF 150 260