Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project leader, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 900
Women: 16-25median CHF 67 600
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 97 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 96 925
Men: 45-55median CHF 101 700
Women: 45-55median CHF 90 500
Men: 55+median CHF 100 750
Women: 55+median CHF 100 750
median CHF 91 000
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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 100 per year.
Salary by work experience
project leader, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 350
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 90 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 88 375
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 98 100
21+ yearsmedian CHF 92 000
median CHF 91 000
+8%
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 93 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 051 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project leader is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 125 500 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for project leader, St. Gallen
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 125 50023 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 103 4327 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 102 5002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 101 400Set up Job Alert
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 100 002Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 96 8502 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 95 5002 jobs
Industry various
CHF 95 00012 jobs
Insurance
CHF 95 000Set up Job Alert
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.