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
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 417
Women: 16-25median CHF 68 177
Men: 25-35median CHF 88 684
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 608
Men: 35-45median CHF 104 021
Women: 35-45median CHF 104 103
Men: 45-55median CHF 115 861
Women: 45-55median CHF 116 098
Men: 55+median CHF 116 154
Women: 55+median CHF 116 906
median CHF 97 500
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 91 035. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 971 per year.
Salary by work experience
project leader, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 92 437
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 035
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 96 616
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 99 067
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 109 971
21+ yearsmedian CHF 107 963
median CHF 97 535
+17%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for project leader have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 98 836. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 286 per year.
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
Median salary
/
Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 132 00041 jobs
Insurance
CHF 120 78920 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 110 000159 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 110 000215 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 109 61089 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 105 000211 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 104 00070 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 104 000195 jobs
Education
CHF 103 50032 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 100 0013 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.
