project manager Salary in 2026 \u2014 Data from 200 Verified Real Jobs
Salary data from 200 verified real job listings with salary information. Ghost jobs excluded.
project manager Salary Overview
Average Range
$100K - $131K
per year
Median
$91K
per year
Min Reported
$100K
avg low end
Max Reported
$131K
avg high end
project manager Salary by Seniority
| Level | Avg Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Entry, Mid Level | $91K - $117K/yr | 27 |
| Mid Level | $100K - $125K/yr | 70 |
| Mid, Senior Level | $103K - $142K/yr | 54 |
| Senior | $114K - $149K/yr | 2 |
| Senior Level | $106K - $138K/yr | 33 |
Highest-Paying Cities for project manager
Ranked by average salary, based on job listings with disclosed compensation
| # | City | Avg Salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $100K - $131K/yr | 185 |
| 2 | Atlanta, GA | $98K - $120K/yr | 5 |
Average project manager Salary by Company
Top companies hiring for project manager roles, ranked by number of open positions
| Company | Avg Salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Agilysys | $142K - $178K/yr | 2 |
| ICON Strategic Solutions | $72K - $157K/yr | 2 |
Verified Real Job Data
This data is from 200 verified real job listings with salary information. 2% of all project manager listings showed ghost job signals and were excluded from this analysis.
project manager Salary FAQ
What is the average project manager salary in 2026?
The average project manager salary ranges from $100,340 to $131,402 per year, based on 200 verified job listings. The median salary is $91,000/year.
Which companies pay the most for project manager?
Agilysys offers the highest average project manager salary at $142K - $178K/yr based on 2 job listings. Other top-paying companies include ICON Strategic Solutions.
Where do project manager jobs pay the most?
United States offers the highest average project manager salary at $100K - $131K/yr based on 185 job listings.
How many project manager jobs are ghost jobs?
2% of all project manager listings showed ghost job signals and were excluded from this salary analysis. This data is based on 200 verified real job listings.
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