Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
payroll specialist, Lucerne
median
MenWomen
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 136 650
median CHF 98 800
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a payroll specialist 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 specialist, Lucerne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 94 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 80 600
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 800
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 106 600
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 131 150
median CHF 98 800
+40%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for payroll specialist 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 117 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a payroll specialist is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 155 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for payroll specialist, Lucerne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 155 0002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 134 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 130 800Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 116 0001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 98 800Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 98 7501 job
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 98 500Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 95 2253 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 95 0002 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for payroll specialist
The top two high-paying cantons for payroll specialist are Aargau and Geneva. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.