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physiotherapist salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 73 907

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How much does a physiotherapist earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time physiotherapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 73 907 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 800 to CHF 114 000, based on 79 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

physiotherapist, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 150
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 150
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 134
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 134
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 77 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 722
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 53 052
Women: 55+average salary CHF 89 147
Average salary CHF 73 907

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

physiotherapist, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 150
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 056
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 150
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 500
Average salary CHF 73 907
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 75 600. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 79 000 per year.

Salary trend

physiotherapist, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 168
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
Average salary CHF 73 907
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physiotherapist is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 77 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physiotherapist, Lucerne

Industry

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  1. Medical Technology
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  2. Health care / Social services
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  3. Banking / Financial institutions
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  4. Building trade / Real estate
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  5. Consulting various
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  6. Education
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Salary by cantons for physiotherapist

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

LU

Lucerne

physiotherapist

CHF 73 907

average salary

Salary by canton

physiotherapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 75 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 74 400
Geneva average salary CHF 78 120
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 000
Jura average salary CHF 75 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 73 907
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 644
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 500
Ticino average salary CHF 58 800
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 080
Valais average salary CHF 72 804
Zug average salary CHF 84 000
Zurich average salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 75 000