Median salary
$142,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$124.8k – $164.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
73.8%
400 of 542 roles
Live roles
542
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Project Manager - Rail and Transit
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Swinerton
|
$139,500 | 23 |
Cumming Group
|
$158,667 | 22 |
BKF
|
$162,500 | 17 |
STV
|
$157,021 | 12 |
Granite Construction
|
$145,848 | 11 |
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 10 |
Cushman & Wakefield
|
$115,625 | 9 |
|
HNTB
|
$220,253 | 8 |
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How much do Project Manager roles in California pay?
The median salary for Project Manager roles in California is $142,500 per year. Most pay falls between $124,800 (25th percentile) and $164,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $103,594 to $187,824.
These figures are computed live from 542 active Project Manager roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 400 (73.8%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Project Manager roles in California include Altos Labs, Tutor Perini, HNTB and Snap Inc..
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Project Manager salary in California?
- The median is $142,500 per year, with most pay between $124,800 and $164,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 400 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Project Manager salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $103,594 to $187,824 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $142,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.