chief operating officer salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 133 500

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How much does a chief operating officer earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time chief operating officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 133 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 89 000 to CHF 287 220, based on 30 entries.
  • 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

chief operating officer, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 114 300
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 161 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 154 600
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 137 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 133 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 103 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

chief operating officer, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 110
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 355
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 133 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 129 200
Average salary CHF 133 500
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for chief operating officer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 129 600. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 180 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief operating officer, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 333
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 600
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 180 000
Average salary CHF 133 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a chief operating officer is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 287 220 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for chief operating officer, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 287 220Set up Job Alert
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 214 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 194 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 180 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 178 5003 jobs
  6. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 167 8002 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 8001 job
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 126 610Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for chief operating officer

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

LU

Lucerne

chief operating officer

CHF 133 500

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operating officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 035
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 151 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 134 688
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 133 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 129 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 186 439
Schwyz average salary CHF 156 219
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 131 600
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 168 769
Zurich average salary CHF 163 286
Average salary CHF 146 079