Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project manager, Vaud
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 83 900
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 950
Men: 25-35median CHF 96 863
Women: 25-35median CHF 96 600
Men: 35-45median CHF 125 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 125 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 135 950
Women: 45-55median CHF 135 600
Men: 55+median CHF 130 000
Women: 55+median CHF 120 000
median CHF 116 423
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 88 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 140 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
project manager, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 88 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 116 190
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 123 900
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 126 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 140 000
median CHF 116 317
+59%
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 median salary was CHF 116 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project manager is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 153 537 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for project manager, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 153 537Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 130 6002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 128 0005 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 128 0007 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 126 0005 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 125 00013 jobs
Industry various
CHF 120 00010 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 120 0002 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 119 800Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 116 634Set up Job Alert
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.
