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mechanic salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 71 230

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How much does a mechanic earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time mechanic earns an average gross salary of CHF 71 230 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 45 000 to CHF 106 000, based on 188 entries.
  • Updated 21 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

mechanic, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 68 250
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 650
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 81 650
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 83 924
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 71 230

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanic, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 075
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 369
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 159
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
Average salary CHF 71 230
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for mechanic have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 69 698. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

mechanic, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 925
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 698
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 71 230
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanic is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 94 185 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanic, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 94 1852 jobs
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 89 7007 jobs
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 86 942Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 86 4505 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 81 9006 jobs
  6. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 80 0002 jobs
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 77 60011 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 75 40017 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 73 159149 jobs
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 72 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanic

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

LU

Lucerne

mechanic

CHF 71 229

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanic

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 830
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 000
Berne average salary CHF 72 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 76 215
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 70 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 72 800
Geneva average salary CHF 65 091
Glarus average salary CHF 70 000
Grisons average salary CHF 65 500
Jura average salary CHF 65 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 71 229
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 66 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 70 925
Schwyz average salary CHF 67 600
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 800
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 66 733
Valais average salary CHF 74 775
Zug average salary CHF 81 900
Zurich average salary CHF 74 875
Average salary CHF 71 047