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
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 92 750
Women: 16-25median CHF 87 100
Men: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 130 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 127 900
Men: 45-55median CHF 157 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 150 000
Men: 55+median CHF 170 000
Women: 55+median CHF 170 000
median 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 104 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 186 925 per year.
Salary by work experience
general manager, Lucerne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 115 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 113 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 186 925
median CHF 135 000
+62%
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 median salary was CHF 149 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 150 000 per year.
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
Median salary
/
Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 240 0005 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 220 8003 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 200 0002 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 200 00020 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 169 667Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 160 5001 job
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 160 0008 jobs
Industry various
CHF 157 50017 jobs
Utilities
CHF 150 42564 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 147 20047 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.
