Project Manager salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$130,380/year
about $62.68 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $97,410 – $168,460
Half of project managers in the Seattle metro area earn more than $130,380 a year and half earn less. That's 27% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #3 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $78,780 | $37.88 |
| 25th | $97,410 | $46.83 |
| Median (50th) | $130,380 | $62.68 |
| 75th | $168,460 | $80.99 |
| 90th (top earners) | $209,220 | $100.59 |
*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 Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $97,410 ($46.83/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $97,410 to $168,460 ($46.83 to $80.99/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $168,460 ($80.99/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, Seattle metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.