As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Special Projects Manager in Virginia is $87,118, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,675 weekly, or $7,260 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special Projects Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Special Projects Manager in Virginia vary widely, spanning from $73,569 to $105,717. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,026) and 75th percentile ($96,853), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,717 per year. This $16,827 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, Virginia Special Projects Manager often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 80 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $73,569 VA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $80,026 VA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $87,118 VA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $96,853 VA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Special Projects Manager Salary $105,717 VA September 01, 2026
25% $80,026 10% $73,569 90% $105,717 75% $96,853 $87,118 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. - Mount Crawford, VA

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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $98,920 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $87,367 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $81,758 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $85,590 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $84,900 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $84,268 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $85,640 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $94,442 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $99,149 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $82,378 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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