Project Manager salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$126,660/year
about $60.89 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $96,370 – $164,800
Half of project managers in the New York metro area earn more than $126,660 a year and half earn less. That's 24% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #5 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $77,350 | $37.19 |
| 25th | $96,370 | $46.33 |
| Median (50th) | $126,660 | $60.89 |
| 75th | $164,800 | $79.23 |
| 90th (top earners) | $206,180 | $99.13 |
*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 New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $96,370 ($46.33/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $96,370 to $164,800 ($46.33 to $79.23/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $164,800 ($79.23/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, New York metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.