project manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 108 740

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How much does a project manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time project manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 108 740 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 226 667, based on 4 918 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 manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 425
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 68 250
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 94 997
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 94 985
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 116 927
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 015
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 132 784
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 132 858
Men: 55+average salary CHF 133 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 133 000
Average salary CHF 108 782

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 466. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 300 per year.

Salary by work experience

project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 997
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 466
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 702
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 366
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 125 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 120 976
Average salary CHF 108 748
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 107 056. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 112 496 per year.

Salary trend

project manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 311
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 056
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 650
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 496
Average salary CHF 108 730

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project manager is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 135 000 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 manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 135 00061 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 124 26311 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 119 55082 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 117 722115 jobs
  5. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 115 5003 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 110 38149 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 108 3004 jobs
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 105 90052 jobs
  9. Industry various
    CHF 105 690102 jobs
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 105 50747 jobs

Salary by cantons for project manager

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

project manager

CHF 108 915

average salary

Salary by canton

project manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 113 191
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 110 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 112 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 104 375
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 105 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 117 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 102 300
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 025
Solothurn average salary CHF 108 417
Schwyz average salary CHF 98 439
Thurgau average salary CHF 100 696
Ticino average salary CHF 94 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 117 873
Valais average salary CHF 110 200
Zug average salary CHF 116 000
Zurich average salary CHF 113 143
Average salary CHF 108 915