Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project leader, Zurich
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MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 69 800
Women: 16-25median CHF 68 900
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 256
Women: 25-35median CHF 90 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 105 900
Women: 35-45median CHF 105 167
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Men: 55+median CHF 124 750
Women: 55+median CHF 124 500
median CHF 100 000
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 90 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 116 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
project leader, Zurich
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0-2 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 92 966
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 99 300
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 116 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 110 000
median CHF 100 000
+22%
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 median salary was CHF 101 866. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 106 600 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project leader is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 135 000 anually. Followed by Insurance and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for project leader, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 135 00025 jobs
Insurance
CHF 134 0007 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 115 00026 jobs
Utilities
CHF 109 27561 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 107 00062 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 105 80074 jobs
Education
CHF 105 50014 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 104 00031 jobs
Industry various
CHF 104 000101 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 104 00061 jobs
Salary by cantons for project leader
The top two high-paying cantons for project leader are Basel-Stadt and Thurgau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.