it project manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 124 043

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How much does a it project manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time it project manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 124 043 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 16 380 to CHF 261 000, based on 1 620 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

it project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 79 027
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 053
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 129 975
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 136 383
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 136 395
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 121 165
Average salary CHF 124 042

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 107 690. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 567 per year.

Salary by work experience

it project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 690
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 280
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 830
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 140 567
Average salary CHF 124 079
+17%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 123 914. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 126 083 per year.

Salary trend

it project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 400
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 126 083
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 914
Average salary CHF 124 065

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it project manager is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 147 020 annually. Followed by Insurance and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 147 02035 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 145 0005 jobs
  3. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 140 00041 jobs
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 136 4007 jobs
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 135 00025 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 130 0005 jobs
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 129 00028 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 128 00013 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 34681 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 0008 jobs

Salary by cantons for it project manager

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

it project manager

CHF 124 043

average salary

Salary by canton

it project manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 127 050
Basel Land average salary CHF 119 715
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 130 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 250
Geneva average salary CHF 130 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 117 813
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 119 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 89 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 118 475
Zurich average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 124 043