Project Manager Salary in San Diego

Pay ranges below come from 76 current project manager listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay · nationwide

from 76 disclosed ranges

$115,000/yr

Not enough San Diego disclosures yet — this reflects Project Manager pay across all US locations in our feed.

$58,500$97,695 – $135,200 typical$272,000

Highest-paying employers in our feed

Googleup to $272,000
ECLAROup to $222,560
Stage 4 Solutions Incup to $209,040
SGS Consultingup to $203,840
ORIONup to $190,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Project Manager roles nationwide that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

IT Project Manager- Pharma (Hybrid- Lawrenceville, NJ)

Stage 4 Solutions Inc · Lawrence Township, New Jersey

$100 - $101.39

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Information Technology Project Manager

SGS Consulting · Bend, Oregon

$96 - $100

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Senior Project Manager

ORION · Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

$180,000 - $200,000

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Equities Data Business Analyst/Project Manager

Barclays · Jefferson, Maryland

$169,541 - $186,496

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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 San Diego offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Project Manager make in San Diego?

Based on 76 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough San Diego-specific data), the median is around $115,000 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?

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