Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Project Manager jobs in Philadelphia, PA

192 project managers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $106,876 median · 8% above the national median.

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  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.

Project Manager pay in Philadelphia, PA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Philadelphia metro. Half of Project Managers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $80,441 $106,876 $129,318
25th$80,441 Median$106,876 75th$129,318 vs US8% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Project Manager salary guide →

Project Manager pay bands in Philadelphia by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Project Manager

Typical senior band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$87,638–$123,334
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Project Manager

Typical senior band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$95,654–$117,563
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Project Manager

Typical senior band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$89,241–$132,953
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Project Manager

Typical lead band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$92,447–$134,877
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Project Manager

Typical senior band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$98,860–$132,953
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Project Manager Career Ladder — Philadelphia Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Philadelphia’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Project Manager0–2 yrs$76,950
  2. Mid Project Manager2–5 yrs$101,532
  3. Senior Project Manager5–8 yrs$128,251
  4. Staff Project Manager8–12 yrs$154,970
  5. Lead Project Manager12+ yrs$181,689

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Project Manager hiring market in Philadelphia

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Philadelphia post Project Manager jobs

Employers in the Philadelphia metro typically post Project Manager roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What Philadelphia Employers Actually Ask Project Managers

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    How do you handle scope creep from a client who adds new requests mid-project?

    Change control process: document the request, assess impact on timeline/budget/resources, present options, get sign-off.

  • Technical

    Describe your approach to building a project plan for a project with high uncertainty.

    Rolling wave planning: plan in detail for near-term, high-level for future phases. Use risk registers early.

  • Technical

    How do you manage a team member who is consistently missing milestones?

    Private conversation first: diagnose root cause (capacity, clarity, motivation), then escalate to resource management.

  • Technical

    Tell me about a project that went over budget. What happened and what did you do?

    Show you identified the variance early, communicated proactively, and adjusted the project plan.

Project Manager in Philadelphia, PA — Common Questions

How much does a Project Manager earn in Philadelphia, PA?
Median $106,876/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $80,441–$129,318. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Project Manager jobs are there in Philadelphia?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 192 Project Manager roles employed in the Philadelphia metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Philadelphia employers use for Project Manager?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Project Manager jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Project Manager openings in Philadelphia and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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