Project Manager salary in Philadelphia, PA
Median pay, Philadelphia metro
$104,160/year
about $50.08 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $82,200 – $133,100
Half of project managers in the Philadelphia metro area earn more than $104,160 a year and half earn less. That's 2% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #15 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $65,240 | $31.37 |
| 25th | $82,200 | $39.52 |
| Median (50th) | $104,160 | $50.08 |
| 75th | $133,100 | $63.99 |
| 90th (top earners) | $167,770 | $80.66 |
*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 Philadelphia metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $82,200 ($39.52/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $82,200 to $133,100 ($39.52 to $63.99/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $133,100 ($63.99/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, Philadelphia metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.