it project manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 130 000

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How much does a it project manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time it project manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 130 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 31 500 to CHF 265 000, based on 395 entries.
  • Updated 25 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

it project manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 79 498
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 82 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 100 775
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 100 775
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 135 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 140 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 147 150
Women: 55+average salary CHF 89 000
Average salary CHF 130 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 107 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 149 702 per year.

Salary by work experience

it project manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 200
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 136 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 149 702
Average salary CHF 130 000
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 130 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 131 000 per year.

Salary trend

it project manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 123 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 131 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 130 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it project manager is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it project manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 150 0002 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 144 9513 jobs
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 139 875Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 137 00018 jobs
  5. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 136 5003 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 135 8358 jobs
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 135 0003 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 135 0007 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00038 jobs
  10. Medical Technology
    CHF 130 0005 jobs

Salary by cantons for it project manager

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

ZH

Zurich

it project manager

CHF 130 000

average salary

Salary by canton

it project manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 127 050
Basel Land average salary CHF 119 715
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 130 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 130 250
Geneva average salary CHF 130 500
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 110 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 117 813
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 119 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 89 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 98 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 118 475
Zurich average salary CHF 130 000
Average salary CHF 124 073