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Principal project manager salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$144,251
Average $144,251
Low $100,999
High $206,023

The average salary for a principal project manager is $144,251 per year in the United States. 377 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Principal Project Manager job openings in United States

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Principal Project Manager - DE...
ComEd4out of 5 stars.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
$117,600 - $176,400 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Principal Project Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arm
 
$283,600per year
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CRESA
 
$250,000per year
Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US)
 
$245,000per year
Mattson Resources
 
$235,000per year
23andMe
 
$225,000per year
Mastercard
 
$221,500per year

Highest paying cities for Principal Project Managers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $163,499 per year
  2. Melbourne, FL
    $161,471 per year
  3. Baltimore, MD
    $146,436 per year
  4. Oakbrook Terrace, IL
    $141,659 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $135,797 per year

Where can a Principal Project Manager earn more?

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

Associate Project Manager

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Entry Level Project Manager

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