Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
physician, Lucerne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 16 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 94 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 94 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 140 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 117 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 225 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 156 000
Men: 55+median CHF 154 500
Women: 55+median CHF 130 000
median CHF 118 500
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a physician relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 77 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 178 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
physician, Lucerne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 77 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 99 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 160 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 117 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 150 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 178 000
median CHF 118 500
+130%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for physician have changed over time.
In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 96 000. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 180 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a physician is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 202 000 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for physician, Lucerne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 202 0002 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 184 0008 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 113 50076 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 90 0002 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 37 500Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/A5 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A20 jobs
Salary by cantons for physician
The top two high-paying cantons for physician are Aargau and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.