Lead Project Manager Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$135,200 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$89,478 $135,200 $214,288
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead Project Manager in United States is $135,200 per year as of July 2026, based on 49 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $89,478, while senior specialists can earn up to $214,288. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,170 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Lead Project Manager.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Lead Project Manager over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Lead Project Manager in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 473 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead Project Manager 49 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 24 1 0
Entry Level $89,478
Junior $106,184
Median Salary $135,200
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $171,600
Expert / Top Earners $214,288

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