general manager salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 137 500

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How much does a general manager earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time general manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 137 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 46 540 to CHF 340 500, based on 297 entries.
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  • 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

general manager, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 92 750
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 87 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 128 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 160 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 152 178
Men: 55+average salary CHF 162 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 160 000
Average salary CHF 137 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 104 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 170 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

general manager, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 750
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 170 000
Average salary CHF 137 500
+54%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for general manager have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 145 670. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 151 150 per year.

Salary trend

general manager, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 800
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 145 670
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 151 150
Average salary CHF 137 500
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a general manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 240 000 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for general manager, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 240 0006 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 210 4002 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 203 850Set up Job Alert
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 200 0002 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 200 0002 jobs
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 158 0003 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 155 0008 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 155 0008 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 148 87011 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 148 60035 jobs

Salary by cantons for general manager

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

LU

Lucerne

general manager

CHF 137 500

average salary

Salary by canton

general manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 144 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 136 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 146 550
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 112 500
Jura average salary CHF 115 450
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 800
Nidwalden average salary CHF 129 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 137 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 144 162
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 148 000
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 142 195
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 182 152
Zurich average salary CHF 156 000
Average salary CHF 140 000