Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
project leader, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 76 050
Women: 16-25median CHF 68 064
Men: 25-35median CHF 88 200
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 104 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 104 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Men: 55+median CHF 123 258
Women: 55+median CHF 120 000
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 85 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 123 015 per year.
Salary by work experience
project leader, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 85 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 88 765
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 98 750
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 104 500
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 111 330
21+ yearsmedian CHF 123 015
median CHF 100 000
+45%
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 95 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 103 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project leader is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 134 750 anually. 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, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 134 7509 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 127 2003 jobs
Insurance
CHF 124 0006 jobs
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 120 0001 job
Transport / Logistics
CHF 113 000Set up Job Alert
Machine / System construction
CHF 105 5009 jobs
Education
CHF 104 00069 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 104 000Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 100 0009 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 100 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.