Product Life Cycle Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Product Life Cycle Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Life Cycle Manager in the United States is $80,768 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Product Life Cycle Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,967
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,789 to $92,911
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,614
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Product Life Cycle Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $92,911 $7,743 $1,787 $45
Average $80,768 $6,731 $1,553 $39
25th Percentile $71,789 $5,982 $1,381 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Product Life Cycle Manager Salaries

A Product Life Cycle Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Product Life Cycle Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Product Life Cycle Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,426.
  • California: $89,087.
  • Massachusetts: $87,899.

Top Paying Cities for Product Life Cycle Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $101,872
  • San Francisco: $100,757
  • Oakland: $98,633

What Skills Can Increase a Product Life Cycle Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.05% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 3.15% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 3.05%
Azure 3.15%
Merchandising 2.75%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Product Life Cycle Manager's salary.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Application Server: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
AWS
$87,229
8%
Team Development
$86,421
7%
Application Server
$85,614
6%
Integrity
$83,998
4%
Azure
$83,998
4%
IIS
$83,998
4%
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Product Life Cycle Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Product Life Cycle Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Product Life Cycle Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Product Life Cycle Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Product Life Cycle Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$121,151$58.050%

How Education impacts a Product Life Cycle Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Product Life Cycle Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Product Life Cycle Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $83,845 and $90,199).

Product Life Cycle Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Product Life Cycle Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 16.9%
Associates 15.6%
Bachelors 56.8%
Masters 9.4%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Product Life Cycle Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Life Cycle Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Product Life Cycle Manager

Salaries for a Product Life Cycle Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $79,834 in 2023 to around $79,875 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Product Life Cycle Manager salary trends, .

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2023
$79,834
2024
$80,358
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2024 $80,358
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FAQ about Product Life Cycle Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Product Life Cycle Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Product Life Cycle Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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