head of it project management salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 110 965

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How much does a head of it project management earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of it project management earns an average gross salary of CHF 110 965 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 200 to CHF 201 250, based on 2 225 entries.
  • Updated 1 days ago
  • 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

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 74 700
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 075
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 96 660
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 96 633
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 131 550
Women: 55+average salary CHF 131 600
Average salary CHF 110 983

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 100 000. 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, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 016
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 025
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 500
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 124 970
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 125 500
Average salary CHF 110 969
+24%

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 average salary was CHF 112 212. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 107 066
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 212
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 110 970

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of it project management is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of it project management, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 0001 job
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 129 536Set up Job Alert
  4. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 127 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 123 5259 jobs
  6. Insurance
    CHF 123 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 121 400Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 120 878Set up Job Alert
  9. Utilities
    CHF 115 5002 jobs
  10. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 115 0001 job

Salary by cantons for head of it project management

The top two high-paying cantons for head of it project management are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

head of it project management

CHF 111 020

average salary

Salary by canton

head of it project management

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 115 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 106 750
Basel Land average salary CHF 112 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 123 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 110 150
Geneva average salary CHF 120 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 109 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 96 200
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 89 364
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 99 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 120 375
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 120 000
Valais average salary CHF 104 500
Zug average salary CHF 113 295
Zurich average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 111 020