Software project manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Software Project Manager is $112,019 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 161 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 4, 2026.

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Software Project Manager salaries typically range between a low of $72,556 and a high of $172,948 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Project Manager include Austin, TX at $139,745 per year, Waterford, CT at $126,671 per year, and Houston, TX at $119,497 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Project Manager include Arm ($236,500 per year) and KLA ($209,413 per year).