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truck driver salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 62 996

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How much does a truck driver earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time truck driver earns an average gross salary of CHF 62 996 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 909 to CHF 135 408, based on 390 entries.
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

truck driver, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 59 066
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 661
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 667
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 667
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 64 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 60 725
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 46 375
Average salary CHF 62 994

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 288. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 68 478 per year.

Salary by work experience

truck driver, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 638
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 288
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 833
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 736
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 478
Average salary CHF 63 000
+13%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for truck driver have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 64 441. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 67 400 per year.

Salary trend

truck driver, Lucerne

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 900
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 441
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 400
Average salary CHF 62 996
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a truck driver is Agriculture / Forestry / Wood, with an average salary of CHF 85 000 annually. Followed by Education and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for truck driver, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 82 9921 job
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 75 0001 job
  4. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 69 3003 jobs
  5. Utilities
    CHF 68 900Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 68 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 67 2003 jobs
  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 66 0405 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 65 0003 jobs

Salary by cantons for truck driver

The top two high-paying cantons for truck driver are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

LU

Lucerne

truck driver

CHF 62 993

average salary

Salary by canton

truck driver

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 63 932
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 65 000
Berne average salary CHF 63 482
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 500
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 63 705
Geneva average salary CHF 60 000
Glarus average salary CHF 61 942
Grisons average salary CHF 62 500
Jura average salary CHF 60 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 62 993
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 65 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 69 898
St. Gallen average salary CHF 64 327
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 63 500
Solothurn average salary CHF 62 488
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 816
Thurgau average salary CHF 62 225
Ticino average salary CHF 65 000
Uri average salary CHF 64 186
Vaud average salary CHF 62 525
Valais average salary CHF 61 185
Zug average salary CHF 61 200
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 401