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Project manager salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$113,672
15%
above national average
Average $113,672
Low $76,983
High $167,847

The average salary for a project manager is $113,672 per year in Washington, DC. 653 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Project Manager job openings in Washington, DC

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Submarine Project Manager - Wa...
Serco3.3out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$95,604.60 - $191,209.20 a year
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Project Manager in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MELE Associates, Inc
 
$237,500per year
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Viva Usa
 
$199,347per year
BXP
 
$192,805per year
National Coordination Center
 
$192,400per year
Professional Solutions Deliver...
 
$190,500per year
Loch Harbour Group
 
$190,000per year

Highest paying cities for Project Managers near Washington, DC

  1. Washington Navy Yard, DC
    $119,900 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $116,551 per year
  3. Sacramento, CA
    $114,583 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $114,140 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $113,672 per year

Where can a Project Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Project Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as 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