project manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 108 669

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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 108 669 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 226 667, based on 4 948 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 68 425
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 994
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 937
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 858
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 116 929
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 132 506
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 132 506
Men: 55+average salary CHF 133 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 132 703
Average salary CHF 108 634

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 97 451. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 989
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 451
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 562
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 183
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 833
Average salary CHF 108 648
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 107 117. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 111 853 per year.

Salary trend

project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 200
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 117
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 638
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 853
Average salary CHF 108 666

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project manager is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 135 000 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 135 00072 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 123 52610 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 120 00087 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 117 192123 jobs
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 115 5005 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 110 38770 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 108 3003 jobs
  8. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 105 71719 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 105 690140 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 105 60052 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 108 736

average salary

Salary by canton

project manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 113 591
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 110 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 111 700
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 104 375
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 102 500
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 117 668
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 102 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 025
Solothurn average salary CHF 109 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 98 439
Thurgau average salary CHF 100 696
Ticino average salary CHF 94 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 117 800
Valais average salary CHF 110 200
Zug average salary CHF 116 000
Zurich average salary CHF 113 085
Average salary CHF 108 736