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it project manager salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 366 salary entriesCHF 130 000
median
2% earn betweenCHF 12 113 and CHF 30 000
1% earn betweenCHF 43 000 and CHF 55 000
6% earn betweenCHF 59 000 and CHF 72 000
10% earn betweenCHF 74 100 and CHF 91 000
17% earn betweenCHF 93 000 and CHF 113 100
6% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 120 000
28% earn betweenCHF 122 000 and CHF 141 000
median CHF 130 000
10% earn betweenCHF 142 000 and CHF 153 000
11% earn betweenCHF 155 000 and CHF 173 000
3% earn betweenCHF 178 000 and CHF 190 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 200 000 and CHF 201 000
2% earn betweenCHF 208 000 and CHF 218 000
< 1% earn betweenCHF 250 000 and CHF 250 000
2% earn betweenCHF 260 000 and CHF 265 000
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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

it project manager, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 79 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 450
Men: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 100 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 135 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 135 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 139 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 139 000
Men: 55+median CHF 142 550
Women: 55+median CHF 89 000
median CHF 130 000

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 106 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 143 550 per year.

Salary by work experience

it project manager, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 106 300
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 108 450
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 117 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 131 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 143 550
median CHF 130 000
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 129 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

it project manager, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 123 000
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 129 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 130 000
median CHF 130 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a it project manager is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 147 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for it project manager, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Insurance
    CHF 147 0001 job
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 138 0009 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 137 75015 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 137 00010 jobs
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 136 8001 job
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 133 500Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 130 0008 jobs
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 130 00049 jobs
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 130 0008 jobs
  10. Tourism / Travel / Recreation
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for it project manager

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

ZH

Zurich

it project manager

CHF 123 141

median salary

Salary by canton

it project manager

median
Aargaumedian CHF 136 500
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernemedian CHF 123 000
Basel Landmedian CHF 119 000
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 133 750
Fribourgmedian CHF 130 250
Genevamedian CHF 130 000
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 110 000
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 99 812
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 118 105
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 84 500
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 89 300
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 130 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 117 000
Zurichmedian CHF 130 000
median CHF 123 141