Software Development Project Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Development Project Manager in the United States is $97,376 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,546
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,063 to $104,793
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,674
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Software Development Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $104,793 $8,733 $2,015 $50
Average $97,376 $8,115 $1,873 $47
25th Percentile $87,063 $7,255 $1,674 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Software Development Project Manager Salaries

A Software Development 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 Software Development Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Development 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): $94,511
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,941
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,373
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,478
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,980
Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Development Project Manager$94,511
Intermediate Level Software Development Project Manager$94,941
Senior Level Software Development Project Manager$96,373
Specialist Level Software Development Project Manager$99,478
Expert Level Software Development Project Manager$100,980
$94,511 0 yr
$94,941 < 2 yrs
$96,373 2-4 yrs
$99,478 5-8 yrs
$100,980 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Software Development 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: $122,820
  • San Francisco: $121,613
  • Oakland: $118,915

What Skills Can Increase a Software Development Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.41% 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 1.23% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Project Management 21.41%
Scrum 1.23%
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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 Software Development Project Manager's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Project Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
 $100,297
3%
Risk Management
 $99,323
2%
Project Planning
 $99,323
2%
Project Delivery
 $99,323
2%
Quality Control
 $99,323
2%
Scrum
 $99,323
2%
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How Education impacts a Software Development Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Software Development 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 Software Development Project Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $96,956 and $103,264).

Software Development Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Software Development Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 3.4%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 49.9%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Software Development Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Development 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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$87,063
Average $97,376/year
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Average $1,873/week
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Average $47/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $104,793 $8,733 $2,015 $50
Average $97,376 $8,115 $1,873 $47
25th Percentile $87,063 $7,255 $1,674 $42

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Salary Trends for Software Development Project Manager

Salaries for a Software Development Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,686 in 2023 to around $88,033 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Development Project Manager salary trends, .

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