project leader salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 104 000

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How much does a project leader earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time project leader earns an average gross salary of CHF 104 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 950 to CHF 195 000, based on 709 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 leader, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 080
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 655
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 428
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 91 248
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 106 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 105 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 120 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 128 600
Women: 55+average salary CHF 128 600
Average salary CHF 104 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 87 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 257 per year.

Salary by work experience

project leader, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 150
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 123 257
Average salary CHF 104 000
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 98 280. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 105 000 per year.

Salary trend

project leader, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 910
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 280
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 104 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a project leader is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 133 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for project leader, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 133 0005 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 127 200Set up Job Alert
  3. Insurance
    CHF 124 0001 job
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 00026 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 113 1836 jobs
  6. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 107 0001 job
  7. Machine / System construction
    CHF 105 5009 jobs
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 105 00015 jobs
  9. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 104 4293 jobs
  10. Education
    CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for project leader

The top two high-paying cantons for project leader are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

VD

Vaud

project leader

CHF 104 000

average salary

Salary by canton

project leader

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 97 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 89 850
Berne average salary CHF 96 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 94 966
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 100 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 95 640
Geneva average salary CHF 104 300
Glarus average salary CHF 83 535
Grisons average salary CHF 87 100
Jura average salary CHF 94 900
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 872
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 97 675
Nidwalden average salary CHF 86 990
Obwalden average salary CHF 93 500
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 497
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 88 437
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 89 700
Thurgau average salary CHF 90 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 82 857
Vaud average salary CHF 104 000
Valais average salary CHF 95 777
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 102 980
Average salary CHF 97 858