Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
chef de service, Lucerne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 61 965
Women: 16-25median CHF 60 524
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 013
Women: 25-35median CHF 64 847
Men: 35-45median CHF 69 668
Women: 35-45median CHF 69 668
Men: 45-55median CHF 82 389
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 70 200
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 65 623
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a chef de service relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 533. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 71 500 per year.
Salary by work experience
chef de service, Lucerne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 64 847
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 63 382
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 60 524
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 56 533
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 70 554
21+ yearsmedian CHF 71 500
median CHF 65 623
+10%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for chef de service have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 62 408. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 70 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a chef de service is Catering / Hotel, with an average salary of CHF 66 066 anually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for chef de service, Lucerne
Industry
Median salary
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Catering / Hotel
CHF 66 06611 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 65 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A4 jobs
Service sector in general
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Utilities
N/A54 jobs
Salary by cantons for chef de service
The top two high-paying cantons for chef de service are St. Gallen and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.