Product Manager salary
From 9,655 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “Product Manager” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level III (senior). 35% of Product Manager filings are Level III, compared with 21% across all H-1B filings.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $129,803 in Atlanta, GA to $194,020 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 16% since FY2020. From $140,000 in FY2020 to $162,500 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Product Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 9,655 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Product Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $160,000, 30% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $132,643 and $194,497. The most common wage level is Level III (senior), at 35% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 7% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 35% of filings
Expert · 31% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $120,795 | 622 |
| Level II · Qualified | $139,443 | 2,313 |
| Level III · Experienced | $158,460 | 2,963 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $185,067 | 2,649 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Product Manager pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 47 metro areas
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $109,782 |
| 25th | $132,643 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $194,497 |
| 90th | $230,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $140,000 | $115,856 | $160,000 | 3,646 |
| FY2021 | $144,950 | $120,000 | $166,754 | 4,400 |
| FY2022 | $150,000 | $122,918 | $177,000 | 6,203 |
| FY2023 | $153,370 | $125,000 | $183,269 | 5,007 |
| FY2024 | $158,052 | $130,000 | $187,741 | 5,280 |
| FY2025 | $158,000 | $131,878 | $190,000 | 5,538 |
| FY2026 | $162,500 | $134,861 | $200,000 | 4,117 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Product Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Product Manager jobs is $160,000 (9,655 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $132,643 and $194,497.
What does an entry-level Product Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $120,795. Level I accounts for 7% of Product Manager filings.
Which city pays H-1B Product Managers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Product Manager jobs: $194,020 (1,933 filings).