IT Project Manager Salary.
Across 30 U.S. cities.
$120,000
national median salary
$90,000 to $158,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$167,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$125,000
Nashville, TN
Lowest Paying
$105,000
Indianapolis, IN
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average IT Project Manager salary in the United States is $120,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $90,000 at the 25th percentile to $158,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $167,000, while Nashville offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. PMP certification combined with Agile credentials like CSM or SAFe boosts offers by 15 to 20%.
IT Project Manager salary by city
What you should know
PMP certification combined with Agile credentials like CSM or SAFe boosts offers by 15 to 20%. Project managers overseeing cloud migrations, ERP implementations, or security compliance programs earn at the top of the range. Industry matters heavily, with finance and healthcare IT paying the most.
IT coordinators begin at $60,000 to $75,000, moving to project manager at $90,000 to $158,000 within four to six years. Senior program managers earn $155,000 to $195,000, while VP of IT PMO roles command $200,000 to $270,000 at enterprise organizations.
Performance bonuses tied to project delivery milestones typically add 10 to 20% of base salary. Some organizations offer profit-sharing or project completion bonuses of $5,000 to $15,000 for on-time, on-budget delivery.