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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 295 entries.
  • Updated 12 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

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 161 671
Women: 55+average salary CHF 155 000
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 140 000
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 150 575 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 150 575
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 00010 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 210 400Set up Job Alert
  3. Utilities
    CHF 203 8503 jobs
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 200 0001 job
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 200 0001 job
  6. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 158 0001 job
  7. Industry various
    CHF 155 00013 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 155 0005 jobs
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 148 87019 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 147 20029 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 143 415
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 136 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 150 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 145 855
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 111 250
Jura average salary CHF 110 900
Lucerne average salary CHF 137 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 129 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 135 881
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 150 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 144 162
Schwyz average salary CHF 140 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 146 529
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 141 426
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 182 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 341
Average salary CHF 139 993