Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project controller, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 100 850
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 850
Men: 35-45median CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 102 890
Men: 45-55median CHF 97 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 97 000
Men: 55+median CHF 137 000
Women: 55+median CHF 86 000
median CHF 100 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a project controller relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 97 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 114 400 per year.
Salary by work experience
project controller, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 114 400
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 106 165
21+ yearsmedian CHF 97 000
median CHF 100 000
-3%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for project controller have changed over time.
In 2014-2016, the annual median salary was CHF 103 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 116 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project controller is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 116 000 anually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for project controller, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 115 0002 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 104 5003 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 104 0005 jobs
Tourism / Travel / Recreation
CHF 103 780Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 102 5002 jobs
Utilities
CHF 102 0001 job
Education
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 99 000Set up Job Alert
Salary by cantons for project controller
The top two high-paying cantons for project controller are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.