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Lead project manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Lead Project Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$115,499
Average $115,499
Low $74,069
High $180,102

The average salary for a lead project manager is $115,499 per year in the United States. 512 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Lead Project Manager job openings in United States

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Lead Project Manager
Capital One3.9out of 5 stars.
Riverwoods, IL
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Lead Project Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Marsh
 
$243,360per year
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The Consortium Inc.
 
$239,200per year
Verista
 
$225,680per year
Ledgent Technology
 
$221,988per year
Joby Aviation
 
$207,425per year
Ruggable
 
$202,800per year

Highest paying cities for Lead Project Managers near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $176,981 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $149,210 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $146,331 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $133,215 per year
  5. Minneapolis, MN
    $127,593 per year

Where can a Lead Project Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Lead Project Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Lead Project Manager get paid in United States?

Associate Project Manager

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Average $80,834 per year

Entry Level Project Manager

Job openings
Average $83,053 per year

Principal Project Manager

Job openings
Average $145,567 per year