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head of it project management salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 452 salary entriesCHF 116 944
median
< 1% earn betweenCHF 22 000 and CHF 27 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 42 166 and CHF 45 000
2% earn betweenCHF 50 000 and CHF 61 000
3% earn betweenCHF 64 500 and CHF 73 000
6% earn betweenCHF 74 400 and CHF 83 200
16% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 98 000
19% earn betweenCHF 99 000 and CHF 112 500
19% earn betweenCHF 113 400 and CHF 125 400
median CHF 116 944
17% earn betweenCHF 126 000 and CHF 141 700
10% earn betweenCHF 143 000 and CHF 156 000
2% earn betweenCHF 160 000 and CHF 162 000
2% earn betweenCHF 169 000 and CHF 180 000
1% earn betweenCHF 185 000 and CHF 192 000
1% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 200 000
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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, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 99 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 123 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 122 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 127 831
Women: 45-55median CHF 126 000
Men: 55+median CHF 131 800
Women: 55+median CHF 131 800
median CHF 116 905

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 95 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of it project management, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 95 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 120 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 124 450
21+ yearsmedian CHF 125 500
median CHF 117 000
+32%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 117 910. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 121 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of it project management, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 110 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 117 910
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 121 000
median CHF 116 905

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of it project management is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 137 125 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Insurance industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of it project management, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 137 1253 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 0003 jobs
  3. Insurance
    CHF 130 0001 job
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 00011 jobs
  6. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 119 6636 jobs
  7. Health care / Social services
    CHF 119 3755 jobs
  8. Industry various
    CHF 118 5002 jobs
  9. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 115 765Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 115 0006 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.

ZH

Zurich

head of it project management

CHF 109 950

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 103 740
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 109 950