Project Manager Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 24 current project manager listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 24 disclosed ranges

$122,500/yr

$70,000$112,500$145,000 typical$209,040

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

AHU Technologies Incup to $209,040
Michael Pageup to $195,000
Hughes Marinoup to $170,000
Guidehouseup to $157,000
Wainwright Talent Partnersup to $152,500

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Project Manager roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Technical IT Project Manager

AHU Technologies Inc · Washington, District of Columbia

Senior Project Manager - Multifamily Projects - Washington, DC

Michael Page · Washington, District of Columbia

$180,000 - $210,000

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Senior Construction Project Manager

Hughes Marino · Washington, District of Columbia

$150,000 - $190,000

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Technical Project Manager- Child Welfare

Guidehouse · Washington, District of Columbia

$118,000 - $196,000

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Project Manager - Washington DC metro area

Wainwright Talent Partners · Washington, District of Columbia

$125,000 - $180,000

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Interiors Project Manager

Hays · Washington, District of Columbia

$130,000 - $160,000

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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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Project Manager make in Washington, DC?

Based on 24 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $122,500 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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