machine operator salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 67 120

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How much does a machine operator earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time machine operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 67 120 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 41 067 to CHF 91 000, based on 106 entries.
  • Updated 3 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

machine operator, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 65 465
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 650
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 826
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 71 350
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 67 240
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 67 120

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 63 034. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 800 per year.

Salary by work experience

machine operator, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 034
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 275
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 562
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 791
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 400
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 67 120
+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for machine operator have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 65 790. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 214 per year.

Salary trend

machine operator, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 790
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 760
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 214
Average salary CHF 67 120
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 84 500 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machine operator, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 84 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 80 0003 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 607Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 66 5005 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 650Set up Job Alert
  9. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 65 520Set up Job Alert
  10. Machine / System construction
    CHF 64 200Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for machine operator

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

LU

Lucerne

machine operator

CHF 67 120

average salary

Salary by canton

machine operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 733
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 68 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 200
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 200
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 000
Geneva average salary CHF 64 500
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 68 000
Jura average salary CHF 58 800
Lucerne average salary CHF 67 120
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 461
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 66 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 68 600
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 650
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 250
Valais average salary CHF 70 000
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 103