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project engineer salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 93 000

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How much does a project engineer earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time project engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 93 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 71 400 to CHF 147 500, based on 31 entries.
  • Updated 6 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

project engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 90 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 106 875
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 105 030
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 98 595
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 93 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 85 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 550 per year.

Salary by work experience

project engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 150
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 300
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 550
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 510
Average salary CHF 93 000
+19%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for project engineer have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 95 797. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 108 550 per year.

Salary trend

project engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 550
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 797
Average salary CHF 93 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 125 700 annually. Followed by Utilities and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project engineer, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 125 700Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 113 750Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 98 595Set up Job Alert
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 96 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 93 224Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 85 250Set up Job Alert
  9. Industry various
    CHF 82 537Set up Job Alert
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 12 793Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for project engineer

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

LU

Lucerne

project engineer

CHF 93 000

average salary

Salary by canton

project engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 96 050
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 94 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 98 963
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 93 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 93 000
Geneva average salary CHF 95 286
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 300
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 99 100
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 89 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 103 309
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 727
Ticino average salary CHF 81 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 95 831
Valais average salary CHF 93 600
Zug average salary CHF 101 432
Zurich average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 92 015