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project manager salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 112 544

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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 112 544 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 000 to CHF 225 000, based on 1 224 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 manager, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 99 863
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 99 106
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 119 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 133 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 133 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 133 086
Women: 55+average salary CHF 133 000
Average salary CHF 112 574

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 91 350. 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 91 350
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 229
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 115 000
Average salary CHF 112 601
+26%

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 111 555. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 114 912 per year.

Salary trend

project manager, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 114 912
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 555
Average salary CHF 112 574
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project manager is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 132 000 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 132 0006 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 04039 jobs
  3. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 122 62840 jobs
  4. Utilities
    CHF 118 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 115 0005 jobs
  6. Machine / System construction
    CHF 113 45024 jobs
  7. Industry various
    CHF 111 00030 jobs
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 110 0008 jobs
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 110 0006 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 112 508

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 110 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 111 327
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 100 700
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 104 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 99 750
Solothurn average salary CHF 106 845
Schwyz average salary CHF 98 439
Thurgau average salary CHF 101 225
Ticino average salary CHF 94 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 118 010
Valais average salary CHF 110 200
Zug average salary CHF 117 000
Zurich average salary CHF 112 508
Average salary CHF 108 044