Support Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Support Project Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Support Project Manager in the United States is $75,829 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,515
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,188 to $82,993
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,143
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Support Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $82,993 $6,916 $1,596 $40
Average $75,829 $6,319 $1,458 $36
25th Percentile $69,188 $5,766 $1,331 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Support Project Manager Salaries

A Support Project 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 Experience Level Affects Support Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Support Project Manager'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): $72,796
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,097
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,302
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,620
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,936
Levels Salary
Entry Level Support Project Manager$72,796
Intermediate Level Support Project Manager$73,097
Senior Level Support Project Manager$75,302
Specialist Level Support Project Manager$77,620
Expert Level Support Project Manager$77,936
$72,796 0 yr
$73,097 < 2 yrs
$75,302 2-4 yrs
$77,620 5-8 yrs
$77,936 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Support Project 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: $95,643
  • San Francisco: $94,702
  • Oakland: $92,602

What Skills Can Increase a Support Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.15% 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.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 21.15%
PowerPoint 1.25%
Scrum 1.01%
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 Support Project Manager's salary.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scrum
$81,895
8%
Program Management
$81,895
8%
Agile
$81,137
7%
Accountability
$80,378
6%
Quality Assurance
$80,378
6%
Change Management
$79,620
5%
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How Education impacts a Support Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Support Project 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 Support Project Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $70,971 and $75,660).

Support Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Support Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 8.7%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 54.1%
Masters 28.5%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Support Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Support Project 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Support Project Manager

Salaries for a Support Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,341 in 2023 to around $71,935 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Support Project Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Support Project Manager Over Time

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2023
$72,341
2024
$72,449
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$71,935
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2024 $72,449
2025 $71,935
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