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project leader salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 92 885

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How much does a project leader earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time project leader earns an average gross salary of CHF 92 885 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 42 000 to CHF 166 000, based on 592 entries.
  • Updated 5 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

project leader, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 215
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 950
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 87 073
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 86 737
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 98 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 97 750
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 104 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 106 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 106 000
Average salary CHF 92 881

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 88 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 99 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

project leader, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 125
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 150
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 94 250
Average salary CHF 92 886
+7%

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 94 500. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 100 685 per year.

Salary trend

project leader, St. Gallen

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 318
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 685
Average salary CHF 92 894
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project leader is Tourism / Travel / Recreation, with an average salary of CHF 162 500 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project leader, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 162 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 131 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 120 0002 jobs
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 111 8655 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 108 2001 job
  6. Education
    CHF 104 0003 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 101 4003 jobs
  8. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 100 002Set up Job Alert
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 98 568Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 97 00016 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.

SG

St. Gallen

project leader

CHF 92 885

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 96 023
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 900
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 640
Geneva average salary CHF 104 922
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 98 604
Nidwalden average salary CHF 87 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 93 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 885
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 96 079
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 103 217
Average salary CHF 98 025