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
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 74 080
Women: 16-25median CHF 70 655
Men: 25-35median CHF 91 088
Women: 25-35median CHF 91 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 105 100
Women: 35-45median CHF 105 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 120 000
Men: 55+median CHF 123 500
Women: 55+median CHF 123 500
median CHF 102 513
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 86 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 757 per year.
Salary by work experience
project leader, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 86 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 90 778
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 99 750
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 105 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 113 125
21+ yearsmedian CHF 122 757
median CHF 102 617
+43%
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 98 280. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 104 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a project leader is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 127 200 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions 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
Medical Technology
CHF 127 200Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 125 00011 jobs
Insurance
CHF 124 0002 jobs
Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 122 564Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert
Transport / Logistics
CHF 111 5003 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 106 0004 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 105 000Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 104 00073 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 101 491Set up Job Alert
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.
