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Software project manager salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$109,764
Average $109,764
Low $69,580
High $173,155

The average salary for a software project manager is $109,764 per year in the United States. 189 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 16, 2026).

Software Project Manager job openings in United States

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Software Project Manager
Sunbird Software Inc.
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Project Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arm
 
$236,500per year
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General Dynamics Ordnance and ...
 
$230,000per year
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KLA
 
$209,413per year
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Apple
 
$200,200per year
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Akraya Inc.
 
$197,600per year
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Lenovo
 
$192,553per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Project Managers near United States

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $187,151 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $126,990 per year
  3. Waterford, CT
    $126,671 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $124,311 per year
  5. Colorado Springs, CO
    $115,241 per year

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The average salary for a Software Project Manager is $109,764 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 189 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 16, 2026.

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Software Project Manager salaries typically range between a low of $69,580 and a high of $173,155 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Project Manager include Atlanta, GA at $187,151 per year, Austin, TX at $126,990 per year, and Waterford, CT at $126,671 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 General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems ($230,000 per year).