Project Manager Salary

Updated November 8, 2026

The median project manager role advertised on Verde Talent posts $117,600 a year. Here is the spread, how it moves by state, and how it compares to neighbouring roles.

$102,00025th percentile
$117,600median posted
$139,00075th percentile
$56.54per hour equivalent
$65,000 – $200,000full posted range

Posted pay by state

California
$146,480
Massachusetts
$124,130
Illinois
$117,600

How this compares

Legal & Compliance$140,000Mechanical Engineer$134,000Software & Data Engineer$131,200Marketing & Communications$123,750
Project Manager$117,600
Lineworker$117,146Electrical & Power Systems Engineer$116,300Manufacturing & Quality Engineer$114,400

Common questions

What is the average project manager salary?

The median advertised project manager salary is $117,600 a year. Half of the postings behind that figure fall between $102,000 and $139,000, and the full advertised range runs $65,000 to $200,000.

What is project manager pay per hour?

The median works out at $56.54 an hour, annualised over 2,080 hours. Postings that quote an hourly rate are converted the same way.

Which states pay the most for project manager roles?

On advertised pay today, California ($146,480), Massachusetts ($124,130) and Illinois ($117,600). Only states with enough postings to median are listed.

How does project manager pay compare with similar roles?

Against the same benchmark on Verde Talent: Legal & Compliance at $140,000, Mechanical Engineer at $134,000 and Software & Data Engineer at $131,200, versus $117,600 for project manager.

Where do these project manager salary figures come from?

From 96 live US postings that advertise pay, across 22 employers, out of 131 open project manager roles on Verde Talent. They are what employers advertise rather than offers made or salaries paid, and the page is rebuilt daily.

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Data updated November 8, 2026