project manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 113 143

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How much does a project manager earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time project manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 113 143 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 225 000, based on 1 154 entries.
  • Updated 1 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 manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 225
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 98 463
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 118 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 134 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 134 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 136 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 136 500
Average salary CHF 113 143

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 92 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

project manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 666
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 875
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 113 143
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 113 347. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 117 000 per year.

Salary trend

project manager, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 108 260
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 113 347
Average salary CHF 113 143

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project manager is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 134 927 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Information technology / Telecom industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project manager, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 134 92711 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 131 00026 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 123 92543 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 118 0002 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 00014 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 113 45026 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 111 67519 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 110 00011 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 110 00019 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 107 4393 jobs

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.

ZH

Zurich

project manager

CHF 108 498

average salary

Salary by canton

project manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 113 591
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 110 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 111 700
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 104 375
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 105 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 117 936
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 102 429
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 025
Solothurn average salary CHF 108 417
Schwyz average salary CHF 98 439
Thurgau average salary CHF 100 696
Ticino average salary CHF 94 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 117 000
Valais average salary CHF 110 200
Zug average salary CHF 116 000
Zurich average salary CHF 113 143
Average salary CHF 108 498