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How much does a Project Manager make in the United States?
Average base salary
23.2k salaries reported, updated at May 28, 2020
$86,095
per year
The average salary for a project manager is $86,095 per year in the United States and $13,500 cash bonus per year.
Additional compensation
Cash bonus
$13,500
per year
Most common benefits
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
Top companies for Project Managers in United States
Highest paying cities in United States for Project Managers
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top skill | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Yardi | +58.97% | 27  | |
Microsoft Project | +16.20% | 5,287 | |
Primavera | +21.31% | 676 | |
Bluebeam | +17.35% | 351 | |
Primavera P6 | +16.84% | 378 |
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
PgMP | +24.74% | 111 | |
PMI Certification | +18.82% | 519 | |
PMI-ACP | +24.70% | 110 | |
Certified Scrum Master | +17.88% | 525 | |
PMP | +8.93% | 7,149 |
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Professional Engineer | +16.53% | 413 jobs | 928 |
Architecture License | +15.64% | 92 jobs | 175 |
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Construction Management Degree | +8.13% | 1,189 jobs | 2,775 |
Civil Engineering Degree | +11.36% | 392 jobs | 1,071 |
Mechanical Engineering Degree | +13.39% | 104 jobs | 144 |
Information Systems Degree | +19.84% | 162 jobs | 207 |
Computer Science Degree | +18.09% | 725 jobs | 1,099 |
Most common benefits for Project Managers
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Stock ownership plan
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary satisfaction
Based on 3,837 ratings
67% of Project managers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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