Information Technology Project Manager Salary in California

How much does an Information Technology Project Manager make in California?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Technology Project Manager in California is $131,899 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,212
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,471 to $140,961
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,334
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Information Technology Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $140,961 $11,747 $2,711 $68
Average $131,899 $10,992 $2,537 $63
25th Percentile $117,471 $9,789 $2,259 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Information Technology Project Manager Salaries

An Information Technology 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 Information Technology Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Technology 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): $91,137
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,884
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,900
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,754
  • Expert (over 8 years): $172,249
Levels Salary
IT Projec... Level Information Technology Project Manager$91,137
IT Projec... Level Information Technology Project Manager$108,884
Informati... Level Information Technology Project Manager$132,900
IT Projec... Level Information Technology Project Manager$154,754
IT Projec... Level Information Technology Project Manager$172,249
$91,137 0 yr
$108,884 < 2 yrs
$132,900 2-4 yrs
$154,754 5-8 yrs
$172,249 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Information Technology 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:

  • Los Angeles: $132,461
  • West Hollywood: $132,461
  • Dodgertown: $132,461

Information Technology Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Technology 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.

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$117,471
Average $131,899/year
$140,961
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Average $10,992/month
$11,747
$2,259
Average $2,537/week
$2,711
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Average $63/hour
$68
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $140,961 $11,747 $2,711 $68
Average $131,899 $10,992 $2,537 $63
25th Percentile $117,471 $9,789 $2,259 $56

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