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
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
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.