programm manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 140 000

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How much does a programm manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time programm manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 140 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 31 500 to CHF 305 000, based on 840 entries.
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  • 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

programm manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 075
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 72 075
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 142 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 142 178
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 154 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 154 083
Men: 55+average salary CHF 156 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 156 000
Average salary CHF 140 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 118 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 163 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

programm manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 127 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 147 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 163 750
Average salary CHF 140 000
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 141 231. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 144 500 per year.

Salary trend

programm manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 144 500
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 622
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 140 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 141 231
Average salary CHF 139 990

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a programm manager is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 178 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Recruitment agency / Staffing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for programm manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 178 0003 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 172 5006 jobs
  3. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 172 0001 job
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 165 00018 jobs
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 163 712Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 161 5002 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 155 00017 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 148 9503 jobs
  9. Machine / System construction
    CHF 147 7505 jobs
  10. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 140 0002 jobs

Salary by cantons for programm manager

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

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Throughout Switzerland

programm manager

CHF 140 000

average salary

Salary by canton

programm manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 148 615
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 130 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 157 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 130 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 147 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 145 000
Zurich average salary CHF 148 300
Average salary CHF 140 000