machine operator salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 66 000

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How much does a machine operator earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time machine operator earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 41 067 to CHF 91 000, based on 97 entries.
  • Updated 20 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

machine operator, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 56 500
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 600
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 55 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 826
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 72 075
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 67 240
Men: 55+average salary CHF 72 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 66 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 045. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 725 per year.

Salary by work experience

machine operator, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 045
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 081
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 725
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 800
Average salary CHF 66 000
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for machine operator have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 65 930. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 214 per year.

Salary trend

machine operator, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 930
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 825
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 214
Average salary CHF 66 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a machine operator is Transport / Logistics, with an average salary of CHF 84 500 annually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for machine operator, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 84 5002 jobs
  2. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 80 0001 job
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 73 0001 job
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 71 2141 job
  5. Industry various
    CHF 66 00014 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 965Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 65 6507 jobs
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 65 5201 job
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 64 2004 jobs
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 62 673Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for machine operator

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

LU

Lucerne

machine operator

CHF 66 000

average salary

Salary by canton

machine operator

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 66 925
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 67 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 70 307
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 64 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 65 520
Geneva average salary CHF 64 500
Glarus average salary CHF 65 000
Grisons average salary CHF 68 000
Jura average salary CHF 57 600
Lucerne average salary CHF 66 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 57 461
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 66 027
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 750
Solothurn average salary CHF 69 615
Schwyz average salary CHF 63 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 520
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 68 484
Valais average salary CHF 69 600
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 70 000
Average salary CHF 66 017