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chief operation officer salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 137 000

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How much does a chief operation officer earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time chief operation officer earns an average gross salary of CHF 137 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 89 000 to CHF 287 220, based on 33 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 operation 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 180 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 137 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 137 000

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a chief operation 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 operation officer, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 142 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 600
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 137 000
-9%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 136 110. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 168 000 per year.

Salary trend

chief operation officer, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 168 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 110
Average salary CHF 137 000
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Highest-Paying industries

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

Highest-Paying industries for chief operation officer, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 287 2201 job
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 215 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 214 5001 job
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 194 250Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 178 5001 job
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 130 0002 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 0001 job
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 800Set up Job Alert
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 126 610Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 119 6002 jobs

Salary by cantons for chief operation officer

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

LU

Lucerne

chief operation officer

CHF 137 000

average salary

Salary by canton

chief operation officer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 144 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 150 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 127 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 144 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 132 950
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 122 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 130 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 185 769
Schwyz average salary CHF 148 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 158 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 98 250
Zug average salary CHF 164 769
Zurich average salary CHF 162 529
Average salary CHF 146 199