construction manager salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 106 300

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How much does a construction manager earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time construction manager earns an average gross salary of CHF 106 300 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 300 to CHF 175 000, based on 144 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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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

construction manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 45 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 110 250
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 141 800
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 106 300

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 84 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

construction manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 615
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 418
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 132 250
Average salary CHF 106 300
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 115 689. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

construction manager, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 000
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 312
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 689
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 107 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a construction manager is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 170 625 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for construction manager, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 170 6257 jobs
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 148 9001 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 142 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 140 0003 jobs
  5. Catering / Hotel
    CHF 137 0007 jobs
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 132 300Set up Job Alert
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 130 0003 jobs
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 126 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 120 0001 job
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for construction manager

The top two high-paying cantons for construction manager are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

construction manager

CHF 106 300

average salary

Salary by canton

construction manager

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 115 830
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 0
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 102 156
Average salary CHF 106 300