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payroll expert salaries Lucerne

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 30 salary entriesCHF 99 400
median
7% earn betweenCHF 71 500 and CHF 71 500
3% earn betweenCHF 76 690 and CHF 76 690
13% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 80 600
7% earn betweenCHF 87 100 and CHF 88 000
7% earn betweenCHF 90 500 and CHF 91 000
7% earn betweenCHF 95 000 and CHF 95 225
3% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 97 500
7% earn betweenCHF 98 800 and CHF 100 000
median CHF 99 400
13% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 106 600
3% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 115 000
13% earn betweenCHF 117 000 and CHF 118 300
3% earn betweenCHF 124 000 and CHF 124 000
3% earn betweenCHF 144 000 and CHF 144 000
10% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 156 000
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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

payroll expert, Lucerne

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 0
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 600
Men: 35-45median CHF 97 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 97 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 117 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 106 600
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 118 300
median CHF 99 400

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 131 150 per year.

Salary by work experience

payroll expert, Lucerne

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 94 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 80 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 101 400
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 106 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 103 079
21+ yearsmedian CHF 131 150
median CHF 99 400
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for payroll expert have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 90 750. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 111 800 per year.

Salary trend

payroll expert, Lucerne

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 90 750
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 80 600
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 111 800
median CHF 99 400

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a payroll expert is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 155 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for payroll expert, Lucerne

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 155 0002 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 134 0001 job
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 116 0001 job
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 106 6001 job
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 100 1121 job
  6. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 98 8001 job
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 98 7502 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 95 0003 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Education
    CHF 88 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for payroll expert

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

LU

Lucerne

payroll expert

CHF 94 900

median salary

Salary by canton

payroll expert

median
Aargaumedian CHF 91 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 90 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 102 500
Fribourgmedian CHF 87 100
Genevamedian CHF 103 400
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 99 400
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 84 910
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 0
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 90 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 103 000
Zurichmedian CHF 95 525
median CHF 94 900