project leader salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 102 742

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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 102 742 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 000 to CHF 198 000, based on 2 388 entries.
  • Updated 8 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 200
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 021
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 149
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 121 119
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 121 119
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 125 575
Average salary CHF 102 790

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 118 636 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 102 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 636
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 114 477
Average salary CHF 102 875
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 102 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 109 080 per year.

Salary trend

project leader, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 992
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 109 080
Average salary CHF 102 718

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 Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals 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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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 140 00019 jobs
  2. Insurance
    CHF 137 0007 jobs
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 118 55818 jobs
  4. Education
    CHF 115 5007 jobs
  5. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 112 1871 job
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 110 00030 jobs
  7. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 109 80522 jobs
  8. Utilities
    CHF 109 27558 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 109 17974 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 108 00037 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 102 781

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 95 981
Basel Land average salary CHF 95 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 640
Geneva average salary CHF 104 000
Glarus average salary CHF 83 535
Grisons average salary CHF 87 100
Jura average salary CHF 94 900
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 504
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 97 305
Nidwalden average salary CHF 86 990
Obwalden average salary CHF 95 000
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 128
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 87 137
Solothurn average salary CHF 95 775
Schwyz average salary CHF 89 700
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 82 857
Vaud average salary CHF 103 790
Valais average salary CHF 95 396
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 102 781
Average salary CHF 97 625