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head of department salaries Lucerne

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 110 salary entriesCHF 122 950
median
3% earn betweenCHF 47 000 and CHF 55 000
8% earn betweenCHF 64 500 and CHF 78 000
10% earn betweenCHF 81 000 and CHF 89 700
9% earn betweenCHF 93 500 and CHF 105 000
23% earn betweenCHF 108 000 and CHF 126 555
median CHF 122 950
6% earn betweenCHF 130 000 and CHF 135 300
9% earn betweenCHF 140 000 and CHF 150 000
13% earn betweenCHF 156 000 and CHF 170 000
5% earn betweenCHF 174 000 and CHF 180 800
5% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 190 000
6% earn betweenCHF 195 000 and CHF 209 000
2% earn betweenCHF 235 000 and CHF 240 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 250 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 260 000 and CHF 260 000
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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

head of department, Lucerne

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 87 750
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 145 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 109 750
Men: 45-55median CHF 145 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 145 000
Men: 55+median CHF 118 175
Women: 55+median CHF 118 175
median CHF 122 950

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of department, Lucerne

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 900
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 118 450
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 101 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 140 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 140 000
median CHF 122 950
+69%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of department have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 126 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 135 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of department, Lucerne

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 126 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
median CHF 122 950

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of department is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 217 500 anually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of department, Lucerne

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 217 5003 jobs
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 190 7603 jobs
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 185 4004 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 178 8006 jobs
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 176 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 171 5007 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 165 0002 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 140 0006 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 131 50033 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of department

The top two high-paying cantons for head of department are Geneva and Zug. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

LU

Lucerne

head of department

CHF 131 556

median salary

Salary by canton

head of department

median
Aargaumedian CHF 130 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 130 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 140 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 136 000
Fribourgmedian CHF 108 000
Genevamedian CHF 168 500
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 90 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 122 950
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 108 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 80 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 121 125
Schwyzmedian CHF 119 900
Thurgaumedian CHF 130 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 144 000
Valaismedian CHF 125 000
Zugmedian CHF 160 000
Zurichmedian CHF 143 000
median CHF 131 556