Project Manager Salary in San Diego

Pay ranges below come from 69 current project manager listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay · nationwide

from 69 disclosed ranges

$125,000/yr

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

$48,880$104,000 – $145,000 typical$212,160

Highest-paying employers in our feed

Funtonetworkup to $289,120
Accenture Federal Servicesup to $221,000
CSG Talentup to $200,000
Defense Information Systems Agencyup to $192,331
CyberCodersup 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.

Project Manager (AI Ed Hub)

Accenture Federal Services · Washington, District of Columbia

$160,000 - $221,000

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Traveling Senior Project Manager - Nationwide

CSG Talent · Ashland, Kentucky

$180,000 - $200,000

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Project Manager – Ultra-Luxury Custom Homes

Build Partners USA LLC · Naples, Florida

$160,000 - $190,000

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IT PROJECT MANAGER (INFOSEC)

Defense Information Systems Agency · Multiple Locations

$147,945 - $192,331

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Electrical Project Manager Relocation to RENO

CyberCoders · Sparks, Nevada

$150,000 - $190,000

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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 69 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough San Diego-specific data), the median is around $125,000 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?

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.

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