A Broad Range Of Project Manager Salary Examples

There are many different kinds of project managers. Of the 4,861 companies viewed, it would be impossible to list them all in an article of this length. Project managers' job descriptions vary greatly according to the company, its location and the nature of the job. Therefore, a project manager salary also varies.

The following company salaries were listed, but their particular duties were not.

INFO SYS (average)- PM $81,133, Senior PM, $95,700, PM- hourly ($42.64).

IBM (average) - PM $93,243, Senior PM $114,174, Advisory PM $91,055.

HEWLETT-PACKARD (average)- PM $93,690, IT PM$88,921, Senior PM $114,352.

EPIC SYSTEMS CORPORATION (average)- PM $66,303, PM/Implementation Consultant $70,441.

COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS (average)- PM $86,153, Assistant PM $72,874, Assistant Manager Projects $74,461.

WIPRO (average) - PM $81,418, Senior PM $83,651, PM, Hourly Contractor (no amount given)

DISCOVER (average)- PM $85,840, Senior PM $104,357, PM-analytics $89,000.

SYNTEL (average)- PM $71,975, Senior PM $86,000, Project Delivery Manager $66,865.

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS (average) - PM $81,072, Senior PM $100,945, Advanced PM-Monthly $8,875.00.

DELL (average) - PM $88,235, Senior PM $109.158, PM III $95,208.

These are just a few of the many different positions of this type. It should be remembered that many of these jobs also provide good bonuses and stock options in addition to the usual benefits of vacation, sick leave, health benefits, pensions and so forth. Bonuses and other benefits can often add 10% to a basic salary ending much higher than the average shown.

Salaries also depend on the level of managerial responsibility, length of service, level of education and training, the size and location of the firm and the industry in which the firm operates. Manufacturing firms, for example, usually pay more than non-manufacturing firms. In addition, the size of their sales territory, for a sales manager, is important determination of salary. This type of position is one of the most important ones in any company or section of government. It is only through the guidance of such a person that the operations will run smoothly and produce the result expected.

Most administrative jobs of this type require a bachelor's degree or higher. Experience in the field is beneficial. Currently there is a great demand for computer systems people to handle and protect the data that is transmitted daily over the Internet. There are many master's and doctorate programs that now concentrate on this subject. In addition to corporations, there are many positions available in the government sector.

Many companies are now using the Internet to advertise openings for these positions. Anyone looking for this type of position with a good salary should visit the various sites. This way, it is possible to go to the company via the Internet, without having to go through an employment agency.

The job outlook for industrial management professionals is at an all-time high. There has been significant growth in local, state and national employment, as well as with corporations and other businesses. Not to be forgotten is the demand from companies abroad for people who are looking for a project manager. Many of these positions include housing as well. Many people who are receiving master's or doctoral degrees are hired directly from the campus upon graduation.