The national median base salary for a Construction Project Manager in 2026 is $116,000, $125,000, with total compensation (including bonuses, vehicle allowances, and profit-sharing) typically reaching $100,000, $200,000+ depending on experience, sector, and location.

Here's what we see across experience levels:

Entry-Level (0-5 years): $78,000, $95,000, Assistant PMs and coordinators

Mid-Level (5-10 years): $95,000, $135,000, Direct project responsibility

Senior (10-20 years): $135,000, $185,000+, Large, complex projects

Executive (20+ years): $135,000, $175,000+, Office leadership roles

Regional markets vary significantly. High-cost areas like the Bay Area advertise $138,000 median (range $110k, $155k). Specialized sectors, heavy civil, data centers, energy, often command premium packages.

At Amundson Group, we regularly place PMs in the $130,000, $250,000+ range across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure verticals. The key drivers? Your track record, the project scale, and whether you're in a high-demand market.