Hiring a product manager: the market today
The short answer ·
561 open postings ask for a product manager as of Nov 11, 2026, from 202 employers. The median advertised pay is $176,378, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 256 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 414 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a product manager?
Hard. 202 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Anduril Industries with 26 open postings.
What should I pay a product manager?
Advertised pay centers on $176,378. The middle half runs from $150,038 to $195,000.
Where is a product manager being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (124), Virginia (51) and Texas (37). Together they hold 38% of its 561 open postings.
Who can help me hire a product manager?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.