project manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 108 831

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How much does a project manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time project manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 108 831 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 226 667, based on 5 286 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 67 675
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 95 502
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 95 056
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 558
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 882
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 131 140
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 974
Men: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 108 626

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 506. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 124 930 per year.

Salary by work experience

project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 477
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 506
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 107
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 642
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 930
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 066
Average salary CHF 108 669
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for project manager have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 109 887. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 110 605 per year.

Salary trend

project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 208
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 887
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 605
Average salary CHF 108 712
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project manager is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 130 030 annually. Followed by Insurance and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 03071 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 124 2637 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 00033 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 117 26976 jobs
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 112 750Set up Job Alert
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 110 00090 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 108 3002 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 106 81528 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 105 56715 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 105 00042 jobs

Salary by cantons for project manager

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

project manager

CHF 108 821

average salary

Salary by canton

project manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 113 191
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 109 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 111 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 126 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 100 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 116 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 700
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 103 279
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 750
Solothurn average salary CHF 106 845
Schwyz average salary CHF 98 439
Thurgau average salary CHF 101 225
Ticino average salary CHF 94 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 118 825
Valais average salary CHF 110 400
Zug average salary CHF 117 150
Zurich average salary CHF 113 000
Average salary CHF 108 821