Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project leader, Lucerne
median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 73 150
Women: 16-25median CHF 67 088
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 99 140
Women: 35-45median CHF 99 759
Men: 45-55median CHF 106 600
Women: 45-55median CHF 106 600
Men: 55+median CHF 127 500
Women: 55+median CHF 127 500
median CHF 92 300
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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 105 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
project leader, Lucerne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 89 100
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 86 600
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 86 700
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 105 000
median CHF 92 244
+24%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for project leader have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 91 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 95 550 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project leader is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 125 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for project leader, Lucerne
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert
Insurance
CHF 123 5974 jobs
Education
CHF 118 71689 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
Legal / Business advice
CHF 107 655Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 107 4421 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 100 0004 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 98 00011 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 97 800Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 97 00017 jobs
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.
