Government Project Manager Salary in Memphis, TN

How much does a Government Project Manager make in Memphis, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Government Project Manager in Memphis, TN is $108,491. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,613 to $121,340, with most professionals earning between $87,708 and $133,038.

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Government Project Manager

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Manages, coordinates and facilitates the development of the project plan, utilizing expert-level knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical product development process, particularly as pertinent to biologics and vaccines.

January 20, 2023

Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple small-to-medium scale projects with a combined internal team of 3-10 team members as well as client stakeholders.

January 21, 2023

Meet scope, schedule and budget expectations on projects by consistently monitoring key metrics, milestones, etc.

March 11, 2023

Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, and moving objects (up to 10 lbs.

April 09, 2023

Develop, write, review, and edit business proposals and staffing plans by taking a role in writing proposal sections, planning budgets, conducting red team reviews, and/or preparing reference materials.

April 23, 2023

Lead internal technical or strategic cross-functional projects as the Subject Matter Expert and project owner.

April 24, 2023

Participate throughout a project's quality assurance cycle to ensure that the final client deliverables meets the expectations of the original project requirements.

May 01, 2023

Provide assistance with project planning, quality control, risk mitigation, and problem solving to deliver program success, on time within budget.

May 12, 2023

Review project design, documentation, cost estimates and other materials to ensure compliance with the project scope.

May 16, 2023

Monitor, anticipate and troubleshoot issues within engineering teams and follow through with the technical and client teams to resolution.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Government Project Manager in Memphis, TN

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108491

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129917

114473

What is the average salary for Government Project Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Government Project Manager in Memphis, TN. The base salary for Government Project Manager ranges from $97,613 to $121,340 with the average base salary of $108,491. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,983 to $129,917 with the average total cash compensation of $114,473.

View Average Salary for Government Project Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$108,491	$97,613 - $121,340
Bonus	$5,982	$4,370 - $8,577
Total Pay	$114,473	$101,983 - $129,917

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Government Project Manager Salary Near Memphis, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Germantown, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,373 - $121,042	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Southaven, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,467 - $121,159	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Olive Branch, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,227 - $120,861	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,883 - $120,433	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jackson, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,883 - $120,433	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,911 - $109,280	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN

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About Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, making Memphis the largest city on the Mississippi River, second-largest city in Tennessee, as well as the 25th largest city in the United States. Greater Memphis is the 42nd largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a population of 1,348,260 in 2017. The city is the anchor of West Tennessee and the greater Mid-South region, which includes portions of neighboring Arkansas and Mississippi. Memphis is the seat of Shelby County, the most p...

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