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head of it project management salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 111 018

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How much does a head of it project management earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of it project management earns an average gross salary of CHF 111 018 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 201 250, based on 2 285 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

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 075
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 686
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 707
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 119 456
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 119 382
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 131 727
Women: 55+average salary CHF 131 727
Average salary CHF 111 018

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 100 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 126 375 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 011
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 366
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 250
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 987
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 126 375
Average salary CHF 110 977
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of it project management have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 112 129. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 059
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 129
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 110 967
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of it project management is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 00010 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 130 0008 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 130 0002 jobs
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 127 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 123 5252 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 122 5002 jobs
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 121 400Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 121 0003 jobs
  9. Utilities
    CHF 115 5001 job
  10. Education
    CHF 113 0008 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of it project management

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

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Throughout Switzerland

head of it project management

CHF 111 017

average salary

Salary by canton

head of it project management

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 115 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 106 900
Basel Land average salary CHF 112 600
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 120 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 110 150
Geneva average salary CHF 120 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 109 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 750
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 90 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 110 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 100 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 120 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 120 000
Valais average salary CHF 104 000
Zug average salary CHF 113 295
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 111 017