Hiring a product manager: the market today
The short answer ·
465 open postings ask for a product manager as of Oct 8, 2026, from 157 employers. The median advertised pay is $177,500, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 273 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
465open postings
157employers hiring
$177,500median advertised pay
273new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-08
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 356 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a product manager?
Hard. 157 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Anduril Industries with 32 open postings.
What should I pay a product manager?
Advertised pay centers on $177,500. The middle half runs from $152,688 to $200,000.