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nurse salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 77 214

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How much does a nurse earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time nurse earns an average gross salary of CHF 77 214 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 000 to CHF 120 000, based on 422 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

nurse, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 100
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 225
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 83 100
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 82 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 823
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 823
Men: 55+average salary CHF 88 400
Women: 55+average salary CHF 88 400
Average salary CHF 77 154

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 72 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

nurse, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 075
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 075
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 710
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 500
Average salary CHF 77 215
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 76 700. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 268 per year.

Salary trend

nurse, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 700
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 268
Average salary CHF 77 154
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a nurse is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 104 500 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for nurse, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 104 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 84 8003 jobs
  3. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 78 0001 job
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 983233 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 76 6034 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 72 0001 job
  7. Education
    CHF 71 8501 job
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A1 job
  9. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A3 jobs
  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    N/A1 job

Salary by cantons for nurse

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

LU

Lucerne

nurse

CHF 77 214

average salary

Salary by canton

nurse

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 76 739
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 68 600
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 80 806
Berne average salary CHF 76 412
Basel Land average salary CHF 80 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 020
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 500
Geneva average salary CHF 78 000
Glarus average salary CHF 78 000
Grisons average salary CHF 76 200
Jura average salary CHF 69 937
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 214
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 76 125
Nidwalden average salary CHF 70 098
Obwalden average salary CHF 74 875
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 295
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 80 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 79 200
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 70 148
Vaud average salary CHF 79 888
Valais average salary CHF 75 400
Zug average salary CHF 80 600
Zurich average salary CHF 84 000
Average salary CHF 79 159