Project Manager salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$116,740/year
about $56.13 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $89,060 – $137,710
Half of project managers in the Denver metro area earn more than $116,740 a year and half earn less. That's 14% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #8 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $71,600 | $34.42 |
| 25th | $89,060 | $42.82 |
| Median (50th) | $116,740 | $56.13 |
| 75th | $137,710 | $66.21 |
| 90th (top earners) | $172,060 | $82.72 |
*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 Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $89,060 ($42.82/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $89,060 to $137,710 ($42.82 to $66.21/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $137,710 ($66.21/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, Denver metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.