Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project leader, Basel-Stadt
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 84 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 400
Men: 25-35median CHF 88 200
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 105 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 105 217
Men: 45-55median CHF 114 400
Women: 45-55median CHF 114 400
Men: 55+median CHF 120 000
Women: 55+median CHF 120 500
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 87 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 115 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
project leader, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 99 075
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 97 675
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 111 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 115 000
median CHF 100 000
+26%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for project leader have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 99 400. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 110 565 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project leader is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 140 000 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, Basel-Stadt
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 140 000Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 135 0006 jobs
Insurance
CHF 124 4441 job
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 121 485Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 110 7508 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 108 199Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 107 600Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 105 4104 jobs
Utilities
CHF 105 0004 jobs
Transport / Logistics
CHF 101 2001 job
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.
