project leader salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 98 005

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How much does a project leader earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time project leader earns an average gross salary of CHF 98 005 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 195 000, based on 12 446 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

project leader, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 840
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 503
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 806
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 749
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 104 015
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 104 422
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 116 141
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 116 131
Men: 55+average salary CHF 118 419
Women: 55+average salary CHF 118 323
Average salary CHF 97 892

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 180. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 216 per year.

Salary by work experience

project leader, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 306
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 180
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 711
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 401
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 216
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 109 083
Average salary CHF 97 979
+18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 100 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 402 per year.

Salary trend

project leader, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 566
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 896
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 402
Average salary CHF 97 904

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project leader is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 132 000 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 leader, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 132 00024 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 119 80010 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 110 00085 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 000121 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 109 47371 jobs
  6. Health care / Social services
    CHF 105 00078 jobs
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 000172 jobs
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 105 000148 jobs
  9. Education
    CHF 103 00028 jobs
  10. Utilities
    CHF 100 066199 jobs

Salary by cantons for project leader

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

project leader

CHF 97 878

average salary

Salary by canton

project leader

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 97 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 89 850
Berne average salary CHF 96 001
Basel Land average salary CHF 95 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 640
Geneva average salary CHF 104 500
Glarus average salary CHF 83 535
Grisons average salary CHF 87 100
Jura average salary CHF 95 225
Lucerne average salary CHF 93 068
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 97 675
Nidwalden average salary CHF 87 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 93 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 860
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 88 437
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 90 100
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 82 857
Vaud average salary CHF 104 000
Valais average salary CHF 96 000
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 103 184
Average salary CHF 97 878