Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project manager, Vaud
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 74 950
Men: 25-35median CHF 93 200
Women: 25-35median CHF 93 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 121 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 120 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 135 600
Women: 45-55median CHF 133 800
Men: 55+median CHF 140 000
Women: 55+median CHF 129 735
median CHF 115 000
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 87 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 114 per year.
Salary by work experience
project manager, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 115 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 125 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 145 114
median CHF 115 000
+67%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for project manager have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 115 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 118 300 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project manager is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 136 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Transport / Logistics industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for project manager, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
CHF 136 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 130 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 128 0006 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 122 2502 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 120 50010 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 120 0003 jobs
Industry various
CHF 120 00012 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 119 800Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 119 5002 jobs
Consulting various
CHF 116 0001 job
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.
