Project Manager hourly rate
A senior Project Manager typically receives $85 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $57.68. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Project Manager pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34.72 | $750 | $72,200 |
| 25th | $44.22 | $960 | $92,000 |
| Median | $57.68 | $1,250 | $120,000 |
| 75th | $75.03 | $1,630 | $156,100 |
| 90th | $94.70 | $2,050 | $197,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Project Manager rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.72 | $57.68 | $94.70 | $85 |
| Canada | CA$30.16 | CA$49.27 | CA$77.88 | CA$70 |
| United Kingdom | £15.71 | £26.78 | £46.06 | £40 |
| Austria | €16.69 | €31.79 | €47.35 | €45 |
| Belgium | €24.47 | €53.08 | €80.26 | €75 |
| Bulgaria | €6.04 | €12.95 | €25.90 | €19 |
| Croatia | €9.45 | €18.81 | €29.98 | €25 |
| Cyprus | €10.81 | €21.93 | €49.02 | €30 |
| Czechia | €9.29 | €17.51 | €25.37 | €25 |
| Denmark | €23.09 | €40.79 | €54.36 | €60 |
| Estonia | €8.81 | €19.14 | €29.39 | €30 |
| Finland | €17.84 | €29.68 | €41.52 | €45 |
| France | €13.06 | €23.20 | €36.68 | €35 |
| Germany | €14.81 | €31.32 | €49.75 | €45 |
| Greece | €7.85 | €14.71 | €22.46 | €21 |
| Hungary | €7.77 | €16.09 | €27.49 | €23 |
| Ireland | €22.46 | €44.70 | €89.13 | €65 |
| Italy | €14.87 | €25.71 | €42.89 | €35 |
| Latvia | €7.53 | €17.26 | €30.62 | €25 |
| Lithuania | €9.37 | €19.33 | €32.23 | €30 |
| Luxembourg | €22.46 | €42.55 | €78.25 | €60 |
| Malta | €7.55 | €15.25 | €23.78 | €22 |
| Netherlands | €16.26 | €32.78 | €47.53 | €50 |
| Poland | €9.02 | €17.94 | €30.95 | €25 |
| Portugal | €11.08 | €17.14 | €35.31 | €25 |
| Romania | €7.58 | €15.17 | €29.35 | €22 |
| Slovakia | €7.11 | €13.30 | €19.81 | €19 |
| Slovenia | €12.06 | €21.01 | €32.44 | €30 |
| Spain | €12.19 | €22.26 | €37.73 | €30 |
| Sweden | €16.68 | €26.57 | €34.46 | €40 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Project Manager in the regular role format.
Project Manager pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $85 |
| Manager | $100 |
Questions about Project Manager rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Project Manager?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Project Manager is $85 an hour (market median wage $57.68). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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