As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Alabama is $79,456, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,528 weekly, or $6,621 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $67,068 to $96,421. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,972) and 75th percentile ($88,336), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,421 per year. This $15,364 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alabama Special Projects Manager often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Special Projects Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special Projects Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $67,068 AL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $72,972 AL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $79,456 AL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $88,336 AL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $96,421 AL April 01, 2026
25% $72,972 10% $67,068 90% $96,421 75% $88,336 $79,456 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $78,266 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $83,426 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $75,935 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $81,869 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $82,892 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $81,193 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $81,967 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $81,575 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $82,420 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $79,894 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Project Manager I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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