mechanical development engineer salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 95 000

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How much does a mechanical development engineer earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time mechanical development engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 95 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 135 000, based on 71 entries.
  • Updated 24 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

mechanical development engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 83 805
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 107 036
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 125 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 95 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 83 750. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 864 per year.

Salary by work experience

mechanical development engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 312
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 750
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 104 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 864
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
Average salary CHF 95 000
+8%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for mechanical development engineer have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 103 850. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 106 470 per year.

Salary trend

mechanical development engineer, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 930
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 470
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 850
Average salary CHF 95 000

Jobs for mechanical development engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a mechanical development engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 123 950 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Utilities industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for mechanical development engineer, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 123 9501 job
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 122 5004 jobs
  3. Utilities
    CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 101 581Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 98 450Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 94 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 81 558Set up Job Alert
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 80 315Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 79 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for mechanical development engineer

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

LU

Lucerne

mechanical development engineer

CHF 95 000

average salary

Salary by canton

mechanical development engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 101 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 89 850
Basel Land average salary CHF 96 566
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 97 050
Fribourg average salary CHF 92 090
Geneva average salary CHF 86 100
Glarus average salary CHF 82 550
Grisons average salary CHF 99 500
Jura average salary CHF 77 990
Lucerne average salary CHF 95 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 756
Nidwalden average salary CHF 99 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 98 553
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 175
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 105 321
Schwyz average salary CHF 91 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 95 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 93 500
Valais average salary CHF 81 975
Zug average salary CHF 97 500
Zurich average salary CHF 97 942
Average salary CHF 92 727