Project manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

The average salary for a Project Manager is $100,828 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 50.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Project Manager salaries typically range between a low of $65,262 and a high of $155,776 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Project Manager include Boston, MA at $118,392 per year, Seattle, WA at $116,440 per year, and Denver, CO at $105,003 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Project Manager include XYZ ($500,000 per year) and LA Fitness ($295,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Project Manager salary compares to related positions:

• Associate Project Manager: Average $82,593 per year
• Entry Level Project Manager: Average $83,860 per year
• Junior Project Manager: Average $76,466 per year
• Lead Project Manager: Average $116,166 per year
• Principal Project Manager: Average $153,359 per year
• Senior Project Manager: Average $132,121 per year