Project Manager Salary
management · United States · 2025
National Median
$98,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$62k
Entry level
P25
$78k
Junior
P50
$98k
Median
P75
$122k
Senior
P90
$152k
Top earner
P10
$62,000
P50
$98,000
P90
$152,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $117,000 | $147,000 | $183,000 |
| New York, NY | $105,300 | $132,300 | $164,700 |
| Seattle, WA | $101,400 | $127,400 | $158,600 |
| Boston, MA | $97,500 | $122,500 | $152,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $93,600 | $117,600 | $146,400 |
| Austin, TX | $85,800 | $107,800 | $134,200 |
| Denver, CO | $85,800 | $107,800 | $134,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,900 | $102,900 | $128,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,000 | $98,000 | $122,000 |
| Miami, FL | $74,100 | $93,100 | $115,900 |
H-1B Average Wage
$96,040
DOL prevailing wage reference for Project Manager
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$62,000 – $152,000
Interquartile Range$78,000 – $122,000
Top City (SF)$147,000
Industrymanagement
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Project Manager market data
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Market Median: $98,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$18,000
(+22.5%)
Target
$98,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
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