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Senior project manager salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$137,037
6%
above national average
Average $137,037
Low $99,927
High $187,927

The average salary for a senior project manager is $137,037 per year in Washington, DC. 181 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Senior Project Manager job openings in Washington, DC

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Sr Project Manager-(Top Secret...
SiloSmashers3.7out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Project Manager in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dantech Corporation
 
$243,707per year
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Gibson Dunn
 
$202,500per year
Consigli Construction
 
$201,000per year
STV Group
 
$199,074per year
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
 
$187,200per year
Mortenson Construction
 
$180,400per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Project Managers near Washington, DC

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $161,860 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $142,463 per year
  3. Renton, WA
    $138,785 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $137,037 per year
  5. King of Prussia, PA
    $136,324 per year

Where can a Senior Project Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Project Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Senior Project Manager get paid in Washington, DC?

Associate Project Manager

Job openings
Average $86,673 per year

Entry Level Project Manager

Job openings
Average $97,090 per year

Principal Project Manager

Job openings
Average $165,797 per year