Project Manager salary in San Francisco, CA
Median pay, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland)
$135,040/year
about $64.92 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $102,510 – $167,410
Half of project managers in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area earn more than $135,040 a year and half earn less. That's 32% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #2 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $79,990 | $38.46 |
| 25th | $102,510 | $49.28 |
| Median (50th) | $135,040 | $64.92 |
| 75th | $167,410 | $80.49 |
| 90th (top earners) | $206,240 | $99.15 |
*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 San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $102,510 ($49.28/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $102,510 to $167,410 ($49.28 to $80.49/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $167,410 ($80.49/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, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland). Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.