A magnetic force compensator for at least partially compensating a closing force required to shift a valve of a pneumatic positioner into a closed position using a magnetic device, the magnetic device including a permanent magnet; and a magnetic counterpart; wherein the magnetic device and the magnetic counterpart are configured to interact to create an attracting force for the at least partially compensation of the closing force; and wherein the magnetic force compensator is configured to be mechanically coupled to the valve of the pneumatic positioner.