As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Kentucky is $81,385, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,565 weekly, or $6,782 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 Kentucky vary widely, spanning from $68,696 to $98,761. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,743) and 75th percentile ($90,480), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,761 per year. This $15,737 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, Kentucky Special Projects Manager often earn 5.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Kentucky currently ranks 41 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 $68,696 KY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $74,743 KY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $81,385 KY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $90,480 KY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $98,761 KY April 01, 2026
25% $74,743 10% $68,696 90% $98,761 75% $90,480 $81,385 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Aberdeen, KY Avg. Salary $79,351 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adairville, KY Avg. Salary $80,970 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams, KY Avg. Salary $78,390 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adolphus, KY Avg. Salary $83,826 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ages Brookside, KY Avg. Salary $77,625 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, KY Avg. Salary $80,997 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, KY Avg. Salary $86,370 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allen, KY Avg. Salary $78,390 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allensville, KY Avg. Salary $79,921 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almo, KY Avg. Salary $79,351 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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    Project Manager III

    4 - 7 years experience
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