What is the salary of a Principal Project Manager? In the United States, a Principal Project Manager earns an average salary of $115,979. The salary range for a Principal Project Manager is usually between $87,429 and $165,897 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $217,584. The highest Principal Project Manager salary in the United States was $294,953. The average hourly pay for a Principal Project Manager is $55.76.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Principal Project Manager salary are California, with an average salary of $201,317, followed by Federal, with an average salary of $151,984, and Oregon, with an average salary of $131,244. Employers paying the highest salary for a Principal Project Manager job are Santa Barbara (CA), Ontario (CA) and Riverside (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | $232,217 |
| Ontario, CA | $191,245 |
| Riverside, CA | $181,342 |
| Washington County, OR | $131,244 |
| City of Scottsdale, AZ | $119,581 |
| City of St. Paul, MN | $91,764 |
| University of Missouri, MO | $70,444 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal | $106,003 |
| Principal Planner | $104,242 |
| Principal Accountant | $113,888 |
| Principal Engineer | $136,638 |
| Principal Secretary | $48,401 |
| Principal Auditor | $72,825 |
| Principal Civil Engineer | $216,795 |
| Principal - Ms | $117,163 |
| Principal-Hs | $127,349 |
| Principal Analyst | $76,958 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Principal Project Manager and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $119,581 | 3 |
| California | $201,317 | 11 |
| Federal | $151,984 | 7 |
| Florida | $109,120 | 17 |
| Indiana | $79,128 | 1 |
| Minnesota | $91,765 | 12 |
| Missouri | $69,830 | 6 |
| Oregon | $131,244 | 2 |
| Texas | $63,303 | 4 |
