Information technology project manager salary

Q: What state pays Information Technology Project Managers the most?

California pays Information Technology Project Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $127,272 per year, or $61.19 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an information technology project manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an information technology project manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $110,129 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an Information Technology Project Manager?

A good starting salary for an information technology project manager is $73,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an information technology project manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for information technology project managers is $100,468, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an information technology project manager can vary by state.

Q: Do IT managers make good money?

Yes, IT managers make good money. The average salary of IT managers is $146,360 a year. The top 25% of IT managers earned an average of $185,610 that year, while the bottom 25% made $113,110.

Q: How much does an information technology project manager get paid?

An information technology project manager gets paid $106,291 a year. However, it ranges from as high as $158,500 a year to as low as $86,000 a year. Factors like position location, the number of years of experience, and company all impact earning potential.

Q: How much money does an IT project manager make?

An IT project manager makes around $93,509 annually. The top 25% of IT managers earned an average of $160,710 that year, while the bottom 25% made $80,110. The high fluctuations in pay rate for IT project managers had to do largely with the location of the position, the type of company, and the number of years of experience working in a tech manager role.

Average information technology project manager salary

$106,981

$51.43 hourly rate

Entry-level information technology project manager salary

$76,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Salary Overview for Information Technology Project Managers

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Information Technology Project Manager in the United States is approximately $106,981 per year. This figure varies significantly based on geographical location, years of experience, and the specific sector within the IT industry.

Factors Influencing Salary

In general, project managers in urban areas tend to earn more, with cities like San Francisco and New York leading in compensation. Additionally, professionals with more years of experience typically command higher salaries, reflecting their expertise and leadership in managing complex projects.

Highest Paying States and Cities

States such as California, New York, and Washington consistently report the highest salaries for this role. Within these states, cities like San Jose, Seattle, and New York City offer the most competitive wages. Understanding the salary landscape can help job seekers target their applications effectively.

Career Opportunities

Moreover, the demand for skilled project managers is growing, especially in technology-driven industries such as software development, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. By pursuing certifications and continuing education, professionals can enhance their qualifications and increase their earning potential.

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Average information technology project manager salary by state

The average information technology project manager salary in California, Washington, and Virginia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average information technology project manager salary states are Maine, South Dakota, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for information technology project managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$127,272	$61.19
2	Washington	$110,129	$52.95
3	Virginia	$104,147	$50.07
4	Delaware	$102,428	$49.24
5	Nevada	$101,678	$48.88
6	Pennsylvania	$97,329	$46.79
7	New Hampshire	$99,338	$47.76
8	Rhode Island	$94,894	$45.62
9	New York	$103,264	$49.65
10	Texas	$93,317	$44.86
11	Maryland	$102,022	$49.05
12	Massachusetts	$97,491	$46.87
13	District of Columbia	$102,094	$49.08
14	Ohio	$91,591	$44.03
15	Arizona	$97,025	$46.65
16	New Jersey	$99,991	$48.07
17	North Carolina	$94,382	$45.38
18	Oregon	$92,647	$44.54
19	Georgia	$90,686	$43.60
20	Michigan	$91,119	$43.81
21	Connecticut	$95,068	$45.71
22	Illinois	$91,109	$43.80
23	South Carolina	$90,751	$43.63
24	Tennessee	$87,295	$41.97
25	Wisconsin	$86,881	$41.77
26	Minnesota	$86,647	$41.66
27	Kentucky	$87,957	$42.29
28	Missouri	$88,005	$42.31
29	Idaho	$85,581	$41.14
30	Nebraska	$84,499	$40.62
31	Mississippi	$87,297	$41.97
32	New Mexico	$84,863	$40.80
33	Kansas	$85,450	$41.08
34	Indiana	$85,496	$41.10
35	West Virginia	$84,003	$40.39
36	Utah	$81,268	$39.07
37	Alabama	$83,474	$40.13
38	North Dakota	$76,433	$36.75
39	Arkansas	$81,805	$39.33
40	Florida	$84,653	$40.70
41	Louisiana	$84,467	$40.61
42	Iowa	$81,031	$38.96
43	Colorado	$84,433	$40.59
44	Vermont	$81,229	$39.05
45	Wyoming	$76,111	$36.59
46	South Dakota	$77,958	$37.48
47	Oklahoma	$81,032	$38.96
48	Maine	$79,644	$38.29
49	Montana	$77,781	$37.39
50	Alaska	$69,762	$33.54
51	Hawaii	$80,807	$38.85

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Highest paying cities for information technology project managers

The highest-paying cities for information technology project managers are Menlo Park, CA, Seattle, WA, and Arlington, VA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Menlo Park, CA	$134,449	$64.64
2	Seattle, WA	$110,737	$53.24
3	Arlington, VA	$104,450	$50.22
4	New York, NY	$103,660	$49.84
5	Washington, DC	$102,143	$49.11
6	Edison, NJ	$100,111	$48.13
7	Philadelphia, PA	$97,939	$47.09
8	Boston, MA	$97,348	$46.80
9	Phoenix, AZ	$97,203	$46.73
10	Raleigh, NC	$95,315	$45.82
11	Austin, TX	$94,539	$45.45
12	Hartford, CT	$94,262	$45.32
13	Columbus, OH	$91,516	$44.00
14	Warren, MI	$91,472	$43.98
15	Chicago, IL	$91,308	$43.90
16	Alpharetta, GA	$90,727	$43.62
17	Richmond, KY	$88,656	$42.62
18	Madison, MS	$87,388	$42.01
19	Saint Paul, MN	$86,838	$41.75
20	Madison, WI	$86,414	$41.55

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Information technology project manager salary details

An information technology project manager's salary ranges from $76,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $149,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average information technology project manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an information technology project manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$149,000	$12,417	$72
75th Percentile	$127,000	$10,583	$61
Average	$106,981	$8,915	$51
25th Percentile	$89,000	$7,417	$43
10th Percentile	$76,000	$6,333	$37

Highest paying information technology project manager jobs

The highest paying types of information technology project managers are information technology director, senior information technology manager, and information technology manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Project Manager/Scrum Master	$95,047	$7,921	$45.70	99,027
Project Manager/Team Lead	$106,977	$8,915	$51.43	172,739
Project Manager & Leader	$102,092	$8,508	$49.08	190,600
Project Manager/Analyst	$100,168	$8,347	$48.16	179,991
Manager, Project Management	$102,925	$8,577	$49.48	263,655
Consultant/Project Manager	$100,754	$8,396	$48.44	213,963

Top companies hiring information technology project managers now:

Which companies pay information technology project managers the most?

Information technology project manager salaries at Reed Smith and Waymo are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average information technology project manager salary at companies like Mayo Clinic and Airbnb are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Reed Smith	$198,560	$95.46
2	Waymo	$173,641	$83.48
3	Mayo Clinic	$172,772	$83.06
4	Airbnb	$171,755	$82.57
5	Flexport	$169,759	$81.61
6	Netflix	$166,765	$80.18
7	Lyft	$165,626	$79.63
8	Pure Storage	$165,266	$79.45
9	The Walt Disney Company	$164,754	$79.21
10	Credit Karma	$164,556	$79.11
11	Meta	$163,713	$78.71
12	DoorDash	$162,472	$78.11
13	Apple	$162,452	$78.10
14	McKinsey & Company Inc	$162,048	$77.91
15	Boston Consulting Group	$161,948	$77.86
16	Grubhub	$161,932	$77.85
17	Safeway	$161,043	$77.42
18	StubHub	$160,874	$77.34
19	Twitter	$159,172	$76.53
20	Cloudflare	$158,982	$76.43

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Information Technology Project Manager salary by industry

The average information technology project manager salary varies across industries:

The average information technology project manager salary in the technology industry is $120,713, the highest of any industry.
The average information technology project manager salary in the finance industry is $120,076.
Information technology project managers in the telecommunication industry earn an average salary of $100,080, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for information technology project managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$120,713	$58.04
2	Finance	$120,076	$57.73
3	Professional	$109,100	$52.45
4	Health Care	$107,618	$51.74
5	Manufacturing	$107,395	$51.63
6	Telecommunication	$100,080	$48.12

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Information technology project manager salary trends

The average information technology project manager salary has risen by $17,512 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average information technology project manager earned $89,469 annually, but today, they earn $106,981 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for information technology project managers over the last decade.

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Average information technology project manager salary over time

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Information technology project manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$107,000	$51.43	+3.3%
2024	$103,000	$49.74	+2.3%
2023	$101,000	$48.61	+1.9%
2022	$99,100	$47.66	+2.3%
2021	$96,900	$46.59	+1.5%

Recently added information technology project manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Jeppesen	Senior Information Technology Project Manager	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$140,250
Barry-Wehmiller	Control Systems Project Manager	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$110,000
Target	Lead Technical Program Manager-Data Platforms	Brooklyn Park, MN	06/30/2025	$113,000
Minnesota State	CDL Program Manager/Workplace Safety Consultant	North Mankato, MN	06/30/2025	$62,181
Blue Origin	Technical Program Manager, Principal	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$164,682
Covermymeds	Implementation Project Manager	Overland Park, KS	06/30/2025	$67,400
Aaaie	IT Program Manager II	Pine, AZ	06/30/2025	$160,155
Contact Government Services	IT Project Manager	Pierre, SD	06/30/2025	$106,773
Mdlz	Confections and Seasonals-Project Commercialization Development Manager	East Hanover, NJ	06/30/2025	$117,400
Contact Government Services	IT Project Manager	Wyoming	06/30/2025	$106,773

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