Project Manager salary in Atlanta, GA
Median pay, Atlanta metro
$103,400/year
about $49.71 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $79,200 – $133,880
Half of project managers in the Atlanta metro area earn more than $103,400 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #17 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $60,690 | $29.18 |
| 25th | $79,200 | $38.08 |
| Median (50th) | $103,400 | $49.71 |
| 75th | $133,880 | $64.37 |
| 90th (top earners) | $165,110 | $79.38 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a project manager job in the Atlanta metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $79,200 ($38.08/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $79,200 to $133,880 ($38.08 to $64.37/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $133,880 ($64.37/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A PMP certification is often listed as preferred and can support a higher offer.
- Titles vary a lot: some "project manager" roles are really coordinator roles, so match the duties to the pay.
- Ask how many projects you'd run at once and whether you manage budgets.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Atlanta metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.