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project manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 112 638

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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 112 638 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 225 000, based on 1 210 entries.
  • Updated 14 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 66 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 375
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 99 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 119 489
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 117 716
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 133 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 133 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 134 086
Women: 55+average salary CHF 134 086
Average salary CHF 113 012

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 129 950 per year.

Salary by work experience

project manager, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 129 950
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 112 747
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 112 188. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 114 637 per year.

Salary trend

project manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 637
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 188
Average salary CHF 113 000
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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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  1. Insurance
    CHF 134 9275 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 00027 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 122 62830 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 118 0001 job
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 0004 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 113 4509 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 112 35031 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 110 00018 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 109 5007 jobs
  10. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 107 750Set 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.

ZH

Zurich

project manager

CHF 112 792

average salary

Salary by canton

project manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 113 191
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 109 750
Basel Land average salary CHF 111 400
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 110 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 102 000
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 100 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 116 200
Nidwalden average salary CHF 100 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 103 279
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 025
Solothurn average salary CHF 107 737
Schwyz average salary CHF 98 439
Thurgau average salary CHF 101 225
Ticino average salary CHF 95 550
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 118 010
Valais average salary CHF 110 200
Zug average salary CHF 117 075
Zurich average salary CHF 112 792
Average salary CHF 108 034