Entry Level It Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level It Project Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level It Project Manager in the United States is $135,515 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,557
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,626 to $142,865
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,712
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Entry Level It Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $142,865 $11,905 $2,747 $69
Average $135,515 $11,293 $2,606 $65
25th Percentile $124,626 $10,386 $2,397 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level It Project Manager Salaries

An Entry Level It 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level It Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level It 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): $130,978
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $131,734
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,944
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,759
  • Expert (over 8 years): $137,067
Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Level It Project Manager$130,978
Intermediate Level Entry Level It Project Manager$131,734
Senior Level Entry Level It Project Manager$132,944
Specialist Level Entry Level It Project Manager$134,759
Expert Level Entry Level It Project Manager$137,067
$130,978 0 yr
$131,734 < 2 yrs
$132,944 2-4 yrs
$134,759 5-8 yrs
$137,067 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level It 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: $170,925
  • San Francisco: $169,245
  • Oakland: $165,491

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level It Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 7.62% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Graphic Design (Mentioned in 3.42% Job Postings): Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, visual arts, and page layout techniques to create visual compositions. Common uses of graphic design include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), wayfinding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging, and signage.
  • Interior Design (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordinates, and manages such projects. Interior design is a multifaceted profession that includes conceptual development, space planning, site inspections, programming, research, communicating with the stakeholders of a project, construction management, and execution of the design.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 7.62%
Graphic Design 3.42%
Interior Design 1.99%
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 an Entry Level It Project Manager's salary.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Product Design: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Customer Support: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Purchasing
$159,908
18%
Product Design
$149,067
10%
Customer Support
$149,067
10%
Storytelling
$143,646
6%
Coordination
$143,646
6%
Project Design
$143,646
6%
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Entry Level It Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level It 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 Entry Level It Project Manager

Salaries for an Entry Level It Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $131,131 in 2023 to around $128,918 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level It Project Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level It Project Manager Over Time

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$131,131
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$130,665
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2024 $130,665
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