Project Manager Salary in Columbus

Pay ranges below come from 10 current project manager listings that disclose salary in Columbus, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 10 disclosed ranges

$118,146/yr

$100,494$105,000 – $127,500 typical$140,000

Highest-paying employers in Columbus

Michael Pageup to $140,000
gpacup to $132,500
Profilesup to $127,500
Randstad USAup to $124,800
Nebraska Public Power Districtup to $118,146

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

See what you're worth.

Climbr scores live project manager roles against your real resume, shows the pay where it's listed, and tailors your resume per job so you can target the higher offers. Free to start.

Build my free resume →

Project Manager roles in Columbus that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Data Center Project Manager

Michael Page · Columbus, Ohio

$130,000 - $150,000

Tailor & apply →

Project Manager- Public Works Projects

gpac · Columbus, Ohio

$115,000 - $150,000

Tailor & apply →

Information Technology Project Manager

Profiles · Columbus, Ohio

$120,000 - $135,000

Tailor & apply →

Project Coordinator/Senior Project Coordinator/Project Manager | Nebraska Public Power District | Handshake

Nebraska Public Power District · Columbus, Nebraska

$7,668 - $12,023

Tailor & apply →

Project Manager - Public & Institutional Work

Michael Page · Columbus, Ohio

$100,000 - $135,000

Tailor & apply →

What moves Project Manager pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior project manager roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same project manager title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Columbus offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Project Manager make in Columbus?

Based on 10 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $118,146 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Project Manager?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

Project Manager salary in other cities

Other salaries in Columbus

See open Project Manager jobs in Columbus →