Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure in the United States is $122,641 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,777
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,087 to $131,087
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,568
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View as table View as graph 25% $111,087 10% $100,568 90% $138,777 75% $131,087 $122,641 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Salaries by Percentile

Annual
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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $131,087 $10,924 $2,521 $63
Average $122,641 $10,220 $2,358 $59
25th Percentile $111,087 $9,257 $2,136 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Salaries

A Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure'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 Experience Level Affects Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,678
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,945
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,020
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,088
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,098
Levels Salary
IT Projec... Level Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure$83,678
IT Projec... Level Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure$99,945
Senior Pr... Level Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure$122,020
IT Projec... Level Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure$142,088
IT Projec... Level Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure$158,098
$83,678 0 yr
$99,945 < 2 yrs
$122,020 2-4 yrs
$142,088 5-8 yrs
$158,098 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure 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 Senior Project Manager - Infrastructures. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $135,788.
  • California: $135,273.
  • Massachusetts: $133,470.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Project Manager - Infrastructures

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: $154,687
  • San Francisco: $152,993
  • Oakland: $149,769

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.61% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 21.61%
Scrum 1.51%
Billing 0.98%
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 Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
$126,320
3%
Budgeting
$125,094
2%
Initiative
$123,867
1%
Project Delivery
$123,867
1%
Billing
$123,867
1%
Business Development
$123,867
1%
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Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$159,433$77.030%
Aerospace & Defense$147,169$71.020%
Healthcare$141,037$68.015%
Business Services$134,905$65.010%
Energy & Utilities$128,773$62.05%

How Education impacts a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Project Manager - Infrastructures 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 Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure with a Associate's Degree is between $118,896 and $125,352).

Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 4.6%
Associates 3.8%
Bachelors 42.2%
Masters 46.9%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure'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 Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Salaries for a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,431 in 2023 to around $107,012 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Over Time

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FAQ about Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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