Project Manager salary
From 6,446 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-1082: Project Management Specialists
- Also filed as: Project Management Specialist, Project Coordinator
At a glance
- Mostly Level IV (expert). 29% of Project Manager filings are Level IV, compared with 18% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Amazon. 667 filings (10% of the total), median $126,464.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $96,000 in Houston, TX to $175,000 in San Jose, CA.
- Median down 2% since FY2020. From $123,276 in FY2020 to $121,035 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Project Manager H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 6,446 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Project Manager jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-1082, Project Management Specialists). The median base salary is $120,000, 2% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $91,312 and $150,218. The most common wage level is Level IV (expert), at 29% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (856), and Amazon is the employer that files the most (667).
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Top employers for Project Manager
Amazon667 filings · 10%$126,464
Infosys199 filings · 3%$99,736
Intuit176 filings · 3%$185,400
LinkedIn90 filings · 1%$154,000
Asml84 filings · 1%$120,700
Tesla77 filings · 1%$140,000
PayPal76 filings · 1%$191,238
TikTok76 filings · 1%$160,000
Deloitte74 filings · 1%$150,663
Turner Construction Company72 filings · 1%$91,819
Employers with the most Project Manager filings. Bar: share of all Project Manager filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 19% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 22% of filings
Expert · 29% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $76,960 | 1,201 |
| Level II · Qualified | $101,950 | 1,808 |
| Level III · Experienced | $126,610 | 1,360 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $157,387 | 1,810 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Project Manager pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Project Manager does
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
Typical tasks
- Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
- Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Project Management Specialists), the median annual wage was $102,320 in May 2025, with 1,066,670 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $120,000, 17% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,773 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $91,312 | $78,440 |
| Median | $120,000 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $150,218 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $180,000 | $167,970 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,773 |
| 25th | $91,312 |
| 50th (median) | $120,000 |
| 75th | $150,218 |
| 90th | $180,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $123,276 | $109,096 | $141,250 | 76 |
| FY2021 | $132,000 | $110,299 | $147,218 | 114 |
| FY2022 | $125,486 | $102,076 | $155,000 | 225 |
| FY2023 | $108,188 | $80,288 | $139,770 | 1,064 |
| FY2024 | $107,099 | $81,016 | $140,507 | 1,830 |
| FY2025 | $115,268 | $85,322 | $150,000 | 2,888 |
| FY2026 | $121,035 | $98,000 | $150,426 | 3,558 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Project Manager make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Project Manager jobs is $120,000 (6,446 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $91,312 and $150,218.
What does an entry-level Project Manager earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $76,960. Level I accounts for 19% of Project Manager filings.
Which city pays H-1B Project Managers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Project Manager jobs: $175,000 (639 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Project Managers?
Amazon (667), Infosys (199) and Intuit (176) filed the most Project Manager LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Project Managers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($120,000) is 17% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($102,320, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.