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project leader salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 102 965

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How much does a project leader earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time project leader earns an average gross salary of CHF 102 965 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 000 to CHF 198 000, based on 2 458 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 leader, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 850
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 168
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 046
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 405
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 333
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 543
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 529
Men: 55+average salary CHF 125 075
Women: 55+average salary CHF 125 000
Average salary CHF 102 918

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 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 119 900 per year.

Salary by work experience

project leader, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 957
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 119 900
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 114 419
Average salary CHF 103 305
+26%

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 107 416. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 107 911 per year.

Salary trend

project leader, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 416
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 911
Average salary CHF 103 151
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project leader is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project leader, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 140 00039 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 133 3334 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 119 82511 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 119 46710 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 112 1871 job
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 111 00019 jobs
  7. Utilities
    CHF 110 00050 jobs
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 109 80515 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 109 17951 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 108 16652 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.

ZH

Zurich

project leader

CHF 103 278

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 96 031
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 923
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 640
Geneva average salary CHF 104 937
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 89 900
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 103 278
Average salary CHF 98 033