What is the pay outlook for Product & Project Management?
Product and project management roles help companies operate efficiently, run programs and develop new products. Organization and communication skills are important for product and project managers. Experience and specialization within specific markets or products can help job seekers stand out. Additionally, product and project management roles are very diverse, so data, design or market research skills can help open up more opportunities.
Recent salaries shared by Lead Project Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Project Manager
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10-14 years
$109K - $126K/yr
Manchester, NH
submitted on May 18, 2026
$109K - $126K/yr
Lead Project Manager
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10-14 years
$112K - $131K/yr
Richmond, VA
submitted on May 14, 2026
$112K - $131K/yr
Lead Project Manager
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4-6 years
$70K/yr
($70K • $0)
Raleigh, NC
submitted on May 12, 2026
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Lead Project Manager
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15+ years
$105K/yr
($105K • $0)
Johnson City, TN
submitted on Apr 20, 2026
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Lead Project Manager
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15+ years
$149K - $172K/yr
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Apr 3, 2026
$149K - $172K/yr
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Lead Project Manager
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7-9 years
$86K - $100K/yr
Tulsa, OK
submitted on Apr 2, 2026
$86K - $100K/yr
Lead Project Manager
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10-14 years
$139K/yr
($116K • $23K)
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on Apr 1, 2026
$139K/yr
$116K • $23K
Lead Project Manager
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10-14 years
$182K/yr
($162K • $20K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Mar 24, 2026
$182K/yr
$162K • $20K
Lead Project Manager
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10-14 years
$196K/yr
($178K • $18K)
The Woodlands, TX
submitted on Mar 13, 2026
$196K/yr
$178K • $18K
Lead Project Manager
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7-9 years
$138K - $161K/yr
Juno Beach, FL
submitted on Mar 2, 2026
$138K - $161K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Project Manager in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $157,752, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $145,524, Financial Services with a median total pay of $143,188, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $142,459, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $137,854.
Healthcare
The top paying company in Healthcare for Lead Project Manager is Kaiser Permanente.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Project Manager salaries
The average salary for Lead Project Manager is $129,627 per year or $62 per hour, with top earners making up to $218,155 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $99,190 (25th percentile) to $171,104 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 906 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Project Manager employees.
The highest salary for Lead Project Manager is $171,104 per year, $14,259 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Project Manager is $99,190 per year, $8,266 per month or $48 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Project Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $95,366 per year (estimate) and goes up to $210,370 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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Humana
NIKE
Kaiser Permanente
NextEra Energy, Inc.