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cook salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 59 613

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How much does a cook earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time cook earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 613 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 13 100 to CHF 117 000, based on 242 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

cook, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 900
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 55 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 605
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 62 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 64 675
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 66 649
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 500
Average salary CHF 59 613

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 250. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 65 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

cook, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 250
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 024
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 959
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 952
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 65 500
Average salary CHF 59 613
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 60 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 62 400 per year.

Salary trend

cook, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
Average salary CHF 59 613
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a cook is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 93 600 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Tourism / Travel / Recreation industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for cook, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 93 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 82 00012 jobs
  3. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 65 85413 jobs
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 60 0003 jobs
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 59 80039 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 59 42521 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 57 480Set up Job Alert
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 54 27514 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 53 300Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for cook

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

LU

Lucerne

cook

CHF 59 612

average salary

Salary by canton

cook

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 59 953
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 71 500
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 62 400
Berne average salary CHF 57 197
Basel Land average salary CHF 58 118
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 58 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 966
Geneva average salary CHF 54 567
Glarus average salary CHF 57 200
Grisons average salary CHF 55 000
Jura average salary CHF 55 432
Lucerne average salary CHF 59 612
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 56 715
Nidwalden average salary CHF 56 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 58 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 59 719
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 57 240
Solothurn average salary CHF 59 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 56 216
Thurgau average salary CHF 56 983
Ticino average salary CHF 49 100
Uri average salary CHF 57 200
Vaud average salary CHF 56 000
Valais average salary CHF 54 915
Zug average salary CHF 57 600
Zurich average salary CHF 59 597
Average salary CHF 57 229