Project manager salary in United States
How much does a Project Manager make in the United States?
Average base salary
$87,411
Average $87,411
Low $56,340
High $135,617
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a project manager is $87,411 per year in the United States. 47.8k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Project Managers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Project Managers near United States
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Where can a Project Manager earn more?
Compare salaries for Project Managers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Project Managers
Top skills
YardiTop certifications
PgMPTop licenses
Professional EngineerMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 jobs | 27 | ||
| 2,840 jobs | 5,287 | ||
| 389 jobs | 676 | ||
| 188 jobs | 351 | ||
| 223 jobs | 378 |
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Most common benefits for Project Managers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Work from home
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 3,837 ratings67% of Project Managers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Construction Project Manager
Job openingsAverage $92,031 per year
Program Manager
Job openingsAverage $79,219 per year
IT Project Manager
Job openingsAverage $98,924 per year
Project Engineer
Job openingsAverage $83,751 per year
Technical Project Manager
Job openingsAverage $107,513 per year
Commercial Project Manager
Job openingsAverage $90,121 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Project Manager
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