Project manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Project Manager is $99,373 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 46.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Project Manager salaries typically range between a low of $64,035 and a high of $154,213 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Project Manager include Boston, MA at $117,456 per year, Sacramento, CA at $114,957 per year, and Seattle, WA at $114,857 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 $81,024 per year
• Entry Level Project Manager: Average $84,079 per year
• Junior Project Manager: Average $77,305 per year
• Lead Project Manager: Average $115,762 per year
• Principal Project Manager: Average $144,799 per year
• Senior Project Manager: Average $129,841 per year