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head of it project management salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 2141 salary entriesCHF 109 776
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 20 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 22 000 and CHF 35 750
4% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 57 842
7% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 73 000
6% earn betweenCHF 73 000 and CHF 83 500
23% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 102 500
13% earn betweenCHF 102 500 and CHF 112 000
median CHF 109 776
17% earn betweenCHF 112 500 and CHF 126 000
16% earn betweenCHF 126 400 and CHF 142 000
7% earn betweenCHF 143 000 and CHF 158 000
2% earn betweenCHF 158 000 and CHF 165 000
2% earn betweenCHF 167 000 and CHF 180 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 180 000 and CHF 192 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 195 000 and CHF 210 000
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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

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 72 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 96 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 117 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 117 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 127 833
Men: 55+median CHF 130 300
Women: 55+median CHF 130 300
median CHF 109 692

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of it project management relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 98 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 104 996
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 110 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 122 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 120 900
median CHF 109 813
+21%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of it project management have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 110 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 115 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
median CHF 109 817

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of it project management is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 132 500 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Legal / Business advice industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 132 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 00014 jobs
  3. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 130 0001 job
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 127 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 125 5008 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 00025 jobs
  7. Insurance
    CHF 120 0007 jobs
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 117 0006 jobs
  9. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 116 2001 job
  10. Utilities
    CHF 115 5005 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of it project management

The top two high-paying cantons for head of it project management are Basel-Stadt and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

head of it project management

CHF 109 966

median salary

Salary by canton

head of it project management

median
Aargaumedian CHF 110 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 103 696
Basel Landmedian CHF 110 500
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 120 375
Fribourgmedian CHF 109 000
Genevamedian CHF 119 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 109 000
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 96 200
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 90 000
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 98 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 90 000
Solothurnmedian CHF 120 000
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 90 000
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 120 000
Valaismedian CHF 104 500
Zugmedian CHF 107 900
Zurichmedian CHF 117 000
median CHF 109 966