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Hiring a project manager: the market today

The short answer ·

1,301 open postings ask for a project manager as of Sep 25, 2026, from 268 employers. The median advertised minimum is $99,000. 621 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

1,301open postings
268employers hiring
$99,000median advertised minimum
621new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Leidos123
Parsons107
Booz Allen Hamilton62
Blue Origin34
CACI International32

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$79,900
Median$99,000
Upper quartile$123,947

Advertised minimum, 776 postings with pay

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a project manager?

Hard. 268 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 123 open postings.

What should I pay a project manager?

Advertised minimums center on $99,000. The middle half runs from $79,900 to $123,947.