How much does a product manager make?

The average product manager salary in the United States is $111,729. Product manager salaries typically range between $81,000 and $152,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for product managers is $53.72 per hour. Product manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Product managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Product manager salary

Q: What state pays Product Managers the most?

California pays Product Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $123,009 per year, or $59.14 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a product manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a product 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 $107,415 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Product Manager?

A good starting salary for a product manager is $84,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a product manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for product managers is $113,913, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a product manager can vary by state.

Q: Do product managers get paid well?

Yes, product managers get paid well. The average annual base salary of a product manager is approximately $95,000. There are a number of factors that impact the salary of a product manager, including where and who they work for.

Q: How much does a Google product manager make?

A Google product manager makes an average salary of $170,000 per year. While this is an average, the salary of a Google project manager can range from $40,000 to $300,000 per year. In addition to their base salary, Google product managers receive annual bonuses of approximately $30,000 to $40,000 a year. Between their base salary and bonuses, Google product managers make over $80,000 more than the average product managers in the United States.

Q: How much does an entry-level product manager make?

An entry-level product manager makes between $50,000 and $70,000 per year. There are several factors that impact the salary of an entry-level project manager. These factors range from education to location.

Average product manager salary

$111,729

$53.72 hourly rate

Entry-level product manager salary

$81,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Product Manager Salaries

The average salary for a Product Manager in the United States is $111,729 annually. This figure can fluctuate based on various factors, including geographic location and industry sector. For instance, states like California and New York typically offer higher salaries, reflecting higher living costs and competitive job markets.

Experience also plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level Product Managers can expect to earn significantly less, while those with extensive experience may command salaries exceeding $150,000. The demand for skilled professionals in product management continues to grow, especially in technology and healthcare sectors.

For individuals considering a career in this field, understanding these variables is essential. It allows for better negotiation during the hiring process and helps set realistic salary expectations. Additionally, exploring job opportunities across different states can enhance your chances of finding a position that meets your financial and career goals.

Salary Estimates by Experience Level

Entry-Level: $80,000
Mid-Level: $110,000
Senior-Level: $140,000+

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Where can a Product Manager earn more?

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Product manager salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level product manager	$82,900	$39.88
Mid-level product manager	$88,600	$42.59
Senior-level product manager	$202,000	$96.89

Product manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a product manager typically falls between $85,397 and $164,208.

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$111,729yearly

glassdoor[1]

$156,993yearly

indeed[2]

$118,017yearly

comparably[3]

$98,913yearly

Salary.com[4]

$148,400yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$164,208yearly

SalaryExpert[6]

$122,972yearly

CareerExplorer[7]

$85,397yearly

Average product manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for product managers are California, Washington, and New York. The lowest average product manager salary states are Missouri, South Carolina, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for product managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$123,009	$59.14
2	Washington	$107,415	$51.64
3	Oregon	$101,163	$48.64
4	Rhode Island	$98,790	$47.50
5	New York	$105,501	$50.72
6	Arizona	$96,587	$46.44
7	New Jersey	$100,492	$48.31
8	Nevada	$98,840	$47.52
9	Pennsylvania	$94,507	$45.44
10	Massachusetts	$96,701	$46.49
11	Virginia	$96,760	$46.52
12	Texas	$92,147	$44.30
13	New Hampshire	$91,034	$43.77
14	Connecticut	$95,584	$45.95
15	District of Columbia	$99,177	$47.68
16	Michigan	$89,943	$43.24
17	Utah	$87,786	$42.20
18	Wisconsin	$87,651	$42.14
19	Idaho	$89,258	$42.91
20	North Carolina	$88,601	$42.60
21	Ohio	$86,776	$41.72
22	Delaware	$91,465	$43.97
23	Arkansas	$85,819	$41.26
24	New Mexico	$88,980	$42.78
25	Maryland	$93,714	$45.05
26	Illinois	$86,814	$41.74
27	Vermont	$86,368	$41.52
28	Minnesota	$87,405	$42.02
29	Indiana	$84,904	$40.82
30	Maine	$85,843	$41.27
31	Kansas	$83,900	$40.34
32	West Virginia	$84,678	$40.71
33	Georgia	$83,787	$40.28
34	Tennessee	$83,231	$40.01
35	Montana	$82,653	$39.74
36	North Dakota	$82,539	$39.68
37	Louisiana	$85,333	$41.03
38	Colorado	$82,491	$39.66
39	Wyoming	$82,522	$39.67
40	Kentucky	$82,316	$39.58
41	Florida	$82,372	$39.60
42	Alaska	$83,411	$40.10
43	Mississippi	$82,303	$39.57
44	Hawaii	$81,137	$39.01
45	Nebraska	$80,068	$38.49
46	Iowa	$79,544	$38.24
47	Oklahoma	$80,926	$38.91
48	Missouri	$80,483	$38.69
49	South Carolina	$80,344	$38.63
50	South Dakota	$78,237	$37.61
51	Alabama	$78,810	$37.89

Highest paying cities for product managers

The highest-paying cities for product managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$132,367	$63.64
2	Seattle, WA	$107,963	$51.91
3	New York, NY	$105,696	$50.82
4	Washington, NJ	$100,187	$48.17
5	Washington, DC	$99,221	$47.70
6	Phoenix, AZ	$96,742	$46.51
7	Boston, MA	$96,607	$46.45
8	Richmond, VA	$96,573	$46.43
9	Hartford, CT	$95,450	$45.89
10	Philadelphia, PA	$95,070	$45.71
11	Austin, TX	$92,776	$44.60
12	Raleigh, NC	$89,623	$43.09
13	Saint Paul, MN	$87,456	$42.05
14	Chicago, IL	$87,141	$41.89
15	Salt Lake City, UT	$87,095	$41.87
16	Madison, WI	$86,908	$41.78
17	Columbus, OH	$86,259	$41.47
18	Indianapolis, IN	$84,586	$40.67
19	Atlanta, GA	$83,731	$40.26
20	Denver, CO	$82,450	$39.64

Product Managers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

Product manager salary details

A product manager's salary ranges from $81,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $152,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average product manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a product manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$152,000	$12,667	$73
75th Percentile	$131,000	$10,917	$63
Average	$111,729	$9,311	$54
25th Percentile	$94,000	$7,833	$45
10th Percentile	$81,000	$6,750	$39

Highest paying product manager jobs

The highest paying types of product managers are vice president, product management, vice president product development, and product management director.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Vice President Product Development	$168,835	$14,070	$81.17	180,783
Director Of Product Development	$140,507	$11,709	$67.55	175,429
Manager, Strategy	$109,831	$9,153	$52.80	148,326
Vice President, Product Management	$183,231	$15,269	$88.09	185,361
Director, Product Marketing	$141,699	$11,808	$68.12	173,038
Category Manager	$102,035	$8,503	$49.06	108,424

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Which companies pay product managers the most?

Product manager salaries at Meta and Airbnb are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average product manager salary at companies like Roku and Credit Karma are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$174,262	$83.78
2	Airbnb	$170,677	$82.06
3	Roku	$169,269	$81.38
4	Credit Karma	$165,608	$79.62
5	Netflix	$165,348	$79.49
6	Lyft	$164,052	$78.87
7	The Walt Disney Company	$162,460	$78.11
8	ByteDance	$162,278	$78.02
9	BitGo	$161,570	$77.68
10	Thrive Global	$160,957	$77.38
11	Crunchbase	$160,581	$77.20
12	Brex	$159,775	$76.81
13	Waymo	$159,727	$76.79
14	Mixpanel	$159,314	$76.59
15	Yelp	$159,207	$76.54
16	Google	$159,092	$76.49
17	Penske Media	$157,786	$75.86
18	Flexport	$157,638	$75.79
19	Pure Storage	$155,841	$74.92
20	StubHub	$155,453	$74.74

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Product Manager salary by industry

The average product manager salary varies across industries:

The average product manager salary in the retail industry is $114,839, the highest of any industry.
The average product manager salary in the finance industry is $114,288.
Product managers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $106,561, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for product managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Retail	$114,839	$55.21
2	Hospitality	$114,288	$54.95
3	Technology	$114,210	$54.91
4	Telecommunication	$112,010	$53.85
5	Finance	$109,384	$52.59
6	Manufacturing	$106,561	$51.23

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Product manager salary trends

The average product manager salary has risen by $20,558 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average product manager earned $91,171 annually, but today, they earn $111,729 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for product managers over the last decade.

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Average product manager salary over time

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Product manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$112,000	$53.72	+3.7%
2025	$108,000	$51.71	+1.9%
2024	$106,000	$50.74	+1.5%
2023	$104,000	$49.96	+0.8%
2022	$103,000	$49.56	+1.9%

Recently added product manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Capital One	Manager, Product Manager Enterprise Payments	Richmond, VA	06/30/2025	$158,400
First Interstate Bancsystem	Product Manager II	Billings, MT	06/30/2025	$78,540
IDEX	Product Manager	Linthicum, MD	06/30/2025	$107,100
Aristocrat	Product Manager I	Las Vegas, NV	06/30/2025	$66,500
Hope Enterprises	Product Manager	Houston, TX	06/30/2025	$85,000
Viawest	Product Manager	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$153,000
Trend Micro	Product Manager	Irving, TX	06/30/2025	$145,000
Blackrock	Product Manager, Aladdin Accounting	Day, NY	06/30/2025	$145,000
Ibotta	Product Manager, Revenue Tooling	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$97,000
Hbpublishing	Product Manager	Boston, MA	06/30/2025	$90,000