general manager salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 135 000

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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 135 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 46 540 to CHF 340 500, based on 277 entries.
  • Updated 6 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 99 955
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 93 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 126 700
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 155 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 150 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 163 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 160 842
Average salary CHF 135 000

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 104 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 183 850 per year.

Salary by work experience

general manager, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 135 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 183 850
Average salary CHF 135 000
+67%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 141 960. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.

Salary trend

general manager, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 150 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 960
Average salary CHF 135 000

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 Agriculture / Forestry / Wood 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 0004 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 210 4006 jobs
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 200 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 200 0004 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 160 5001 job
  6. Industry various
    CHF 155 00010 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 155 0003 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 150 4256 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 146 10047 jobs
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 144 40023 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 135 000

average salary

Salary by canton

general manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 141 535
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Berne average salary CHF 135 666
Basel Land average salary CHF 148 250
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 150 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 000
Geneva average salary CHF 145 000
Glarus average salary CHF 124 133
Grisons average salary CHF 110 000
Jura average salary CHF 120 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 135 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 150 800
Nidwalden average salary CHF 126 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 120 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 134 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 143 372
Solothurn average salary CHF 143 325
Schwyz average salary CHF 141 850
Thurgau average salary CHF 142 529
Ticino average salary CHF 160 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 141 941
Valais average salary CHF 130 000
Zug average salary CHF 187 000
Zurich average salary CHF 155 159
Average salary CHF 140 000