nurse salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 76 700

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How much does a nurse earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 700 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 400 entries.
  • Updated 18 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

nurse, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 100
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 645
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 82 710
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 82 710
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 400
Average salary CHF 76 725

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 71 850. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 850
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 850
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 075
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 992
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 000
Average salary CHF 76 725
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for nurse have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 75 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 76 700

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 104 500 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 104 5001 job
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 84 800Set up Job Alert
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 78 00014 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 618Set up Job Alert
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 603Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 0001 job
  7. Education
    CHF 71 850Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
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  9. Building trade / Real estate
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for nurse

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

LU

Lucerne

nurse

CHF 76 700

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 828
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 400
Bern average salary CHF 76 113
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 058
Geneva average salary CHF 78 222
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 391
Jura average salary CHF 72 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 76 700
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 75 294
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 200
Obwalden average salary CHF 75 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 79 429
Solothurn average salary CHF 77 983
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 070
Vaud average salary CHF 79 361
Valais average salary CHF 75 000
Zug average salary CHF 80 340
Zurich average salary CHF 83 963
Average salary CHF 78 983