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computer scientist salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 78 375

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How much does a computer scientist earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time computer scientist earns an average gross salary of CHF 78 375 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 46 800 to CHF 166 463, based on 122 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

computer scientist, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 62 075
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 90 850
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 700
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 111 625
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 104 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 78 375

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

computer scientist, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 125
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 000
Average salary CHF 78 375
+45%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for computer scientist have changed over time.

In 2018-2020, the annual average salary was CHF 75 000. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 745 per year.

Salary trend

computer scientist, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 745
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 475
Average salary CHF 78 375
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a computer scientist is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 186 250 annually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for computer scientist, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 186 2501 job
  2. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 161 7071 job
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 104 0003 jobs
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 100 2861 job
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 93 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 485Set up Job Alert
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 85 0001 job
  8. Education
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 75 300Set up Job Alert
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 75 0001 job

Salary by cantons for computer scientist

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

LU

Lucerne

computer scientist

CHF 78 375

average salary

Salary by canton

computer scientist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 80 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 600
Berne average salary CHF 75 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 90 350
Fribourg average salary CHF 78 000
Geneva average salary CHF 82 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 79 325
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 78 375
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 78 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 150
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 72 352
Schwyz average salary CHF 80 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 75 000
Ticino average salary CHF 57 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 237
Valais average salary CHF 78 000
Zug average salary CHF 84 500
Zurich average salary CHF 84 790
Average salary CHF 80 000