Project Manager -86% 5-Year Decline
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Market Demand
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B
FY 2026
2023
B
2024
B
2025
A
Certified Volume i
302
Approved in FY 2026
National Median Salary i
$115,000
Typical yearly pay
PERM Conversion i
21.20%
Transition to residency
Top Paying Market i
Santa Clara, CA
Median pay: $163,000
Algorithmic Intelligence Brief
An automated market review of the Project Manager role.Reliable Industry Demand: B
The demand for Project Manager professionals continues to show good industry demand. Grounded in 302 recent labor filings, this career achieves a stable B grade on our H1B Index.
Diverse Project Roles
Candidates find opportunities in both direct and staffing roles. About 39.1% of these approved visas are for outside client work.
Expert-Level Wages
Companies pay much more for senior talent in this specific role. Expert-level workers typically see a +69% pay bump compared to brand-new hires.
Moderate Approval Rate
Visas for this position are generally safe, but approvals are not guaranteed. The government currently approves 89.4% of these applications.
Remote-Friendly Role
If your priority is working from home, this is a strong career choice. Roughly 59.9% of Project Manager professionals reside in a completely different state than their petitioning employer.
10-Year Median Salary Trajectory
Comparing national base compensation growth for Project Managers. temporary H-1B medians vs permanent Green Card (PERM).Top Hiring Employers
Companies sponsoring the most visas for this role.
Company & Median Pay
Total Approvals
Top Paying Tech Hubs
Cities ranked by the highest median salaries for this specific role.National Salary Percentiles i
Distribution of pay across all federal filings.O*NET Wage Level Economics
Salary breakdown scaled by federal experience classifications.O*NET Wage Distribution
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Wage Levels Breakdown
| Experience Level | LCA Volume | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (Level I) | 35 | $85,000 |
| Qualified (Level II) | 139 | $105,000 |
| Experienced (Level III) | 79 | $119,933 |
| Fully Competent (Level IV) | 39 | $143,790 |
Acquisition & Geographic Distribution
Talent pipeline metrics and top hiring locations for Project Managers.Talent Pipeline
Fresh Hires (61.5%)Transfers/Poached (38.5%)
Green Card (PERM) Conversion i
21.20% of active filings transition to residency.
Geographic Distribution
Worksite Location & Median Pay
Total Filings
Historical Market Demand -86% 5-Year Decline i
-86% 5-Year Decline
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorships i
Historical permanent residency sponsorships and salaries for this role.💡 Click on the legend labels below to filter.
Noticing a difference in dates? Salary metrics reflect real-time DOL filings, while approval metrics rely on finalized USCIS historical data. View timelines
Top Sponsoring Employers
A detailed ledger of the companies hiring Project Managers.| Sponsoring Employer | LCA Count | Maximum Salary | Median Salary | Minimum Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | 10 | $218,790 | $94,318 | $76,253 |
| Ibm Corporation | 10 | $278,904 | $116,230 | $99,466 |
| Mphasis Corporation | 8 | $165,000 | $123,500 | $110,000 |
| Hcl America Inc | 7 | $135,900 | $111,862 | $107,640 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas), Inc | 6 | $163,000 | $102,711 | $98,700 |
| Exlservice.Com, Llc | 5 | $145,000 | $125,000 | $110,000 |
| Brillio, Llc | 4 | $146,653 | $126,736 | $118,456 |
| Skilltune Technologies Inc | 4 | $121,210 | $89,465 | $60,000 |
| Jean Martin Inc | 4 | $158,974 | $126,818 | $126,818 |
| Northstar Group, Inc | 4 | $113,235 | $107,848 | $102,482 |
| Groksys Llc | 4 | $86,445 | $86,445 | $86,445 |
| Coforge Limited | 4 | $170,000 | $114,744 | $92,580 |
| Clayco, Inc. | 3 | $144,250 | $135,239 | $115,000 |
| Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc. | 3 | $138,950 | $126,595 | $120,386 |
| Msr Technology Group Llc | 3 | $126,547 | $105,373 | $63,045 |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | 3 | $121,000 | $111,000 | $99,091 |
| Rockwell Architecture, Planning And Design, P.C. | 3 | $105,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Eight Eleven Group, Llc | 2 | $124,800 | $124,800 | $124,800 |
| Populus Group Llc | 2 | $135,200 | $133,411 | $131,622 |
| Saturn Tech Llc | 2 | $109,512 | $109,512 | $109,512 |
| Birlasoft Inc | 2 | $98,458 | $94,682 | $94,682 |
| Cumming Management Group, Inc. | 2 | $171,894 | $143,447 | $135,000 |
| Elemica, Inc. | 2 | $119,033 | $119,033 | $119,033 |
| Strategic Staffing Solutions, L.C. | 2 | $156,000 | $156,000 | $156,000 |
| The University Of Chicago | 2 | $77,210 | $77,210 | $77,210 |
| Qualus, Llc | 2 | $155,000 | $138,965 | $138,965 |
| Webber, Llc | 2 | $126,500 | $121,768 | $117,035 |
| Saransh Inc | 2 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| Schrill Technologies Inc | 2 | $135,600 | $121,878 | $108,243 |
| Qse7, Llc | 2 | $141,775 | $141,775 | $141,775 |
| Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | 2 | $125,200 | $104,450 | $90,501 |
| Nagarro, Inc | 2 | $135,579 | $104,936 | $83,054 |
| Mobicloud, Llc. | 2 | $144,768 | $144,768 | $144,768 |
| Hdr Architecture, Inc. | 2 | $145,018 | $145,018 | $145,018 |
| Drim Commerce Llc | 2 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| Lgc Global, Inc. | 2 | $120,750 | $120,750 | $120,750 |
| Persistent Systems Limited | 2 | $175,608 | $175,608 | $175,608 |
| Pyramid Technology Solutions, Inc | 2 | $86,403 | $73,202 | $60,000 |
| Stv Construction Inc. | 2 | $190,908 | $103,220 | $86,944 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2 | $171,300 | $124,372 | $109,300 |
| 1Six Technologies Inc. | 2 | $91,000 | $91,000 | $91,000 |
| Advanced Analytics Llc | 2 | $151,501 | $151,500 | $151,500 |
| Cloudeqs Llc | 2 | $86,300 | $78,150 | $70,000 |
| Gza Geoenvironmental Of New York | 2 | $117,562 | $117,562 | $117,562 |
| Congensys Corp. | 2 | $102,000 | $102,000 | $102,000 |
| American Technology Consulting, Llc | 1 | $90,210 | $90,210 | $90,210 |
| Cyient, Inc. | 1 | $95,680 | $95,680 | $95,680 |
| Cornerstone Ondemand, Inc. | 1 | $87,485 | $87,485 | $87,485 |
| Consor North America, Inc. | 1 | $137,615 | $137,615 | $137,615 |
| Comprobase Inc | 1 | $108,846 | $108,846 | $108,846 |
| Cast Software, Inc. | 1 | $158,974 | $158,974 | $158,974 |
| American Technology Consulting Llc | 1 | $55,141 | $55,141 | $55,141 |
| American Business Solutions Inc. | 1 | $145,000 | $144,310 | $144,310 |
| Alis Software Llc | 1 | $168,001 | $168,000 | $168,000 |
| 22Nd Century Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $145,600 | $145,600 | $145,600 |
Top Worksite Cities
A granular breakdown of compensation across different US geographic markets.| Worksite City | State | LCA Count | Maximum Salary | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 20 | $190,908 | $104,500 |
| Houston | TX | 12 | $150,000 | $128,298 |
| Phoenix | AZ | 9 | $144,768 | $130,000 |
| Plano | TX | 8 | $145,000 | $119,033 |
| Boston | MA | 5 | $204,900 | $145,018 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 5 | $142,771 | $109,000 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 5 | $175,608 | $163,000 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 5 | $175,000 | $100,000 |
| Frisco | TX | 4 | $170,000 | $132,226 |
| Chicago | IL | 4 | $105,000 | $80,028 |
| Atlanta | GA | 4 | $168,800 | $114,843 |
| Jacksonville | FL | 4 | $121,210 | $89,465 |
| Jersey City | NJ | 4 | $98,458 | $94,682 |
| Albany | NY | 3 | $138,000 | $128,960 |
| Dallas | TX | 3 | $188,145 | $118,456 |
| Washington | DC | 3 | $128,369 | $118,310 |
| Hoover | AL | 3 | $86,445 | $86,445 |
| San Antonio | TX | 3 | $131,622 | $130,000 |
| Towaco | NJ | 3 | $158,974 | $126,818 |
| San Jose | CA | 3 | $278,904 | $135,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 3 | $185,016 | $112,500 |
| Austin | TX | 3 | $168,001 | $93,000 |
| Iselin | NJ | 2 | $135,579 | $112,314 |
| Jeffersonville | OH | 2 | $150,000 | $104,753 |
| Round Rock | TX | 2 | $115,000 | $94,752 |
| Rosemead | CA | 2 | $86,403 | $73,202 |
| San Clemente | CA | 2 | $128,094 | $126,736 |
| Redmond | WA | 2 | $133,443 | $117,380 |
| Reston | VA | 2 | $102,502 | $102,482 |
| Rockville | MD | 2 | $128,943 | $118,972 |
| Minneapolis | MN | 2 | $110,000 | $100,105 |
| East Sparta | OH | 2 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| Greenwood Village | CO | 2 | $124,800 | $124,800 |
| Milwaukee | WI | 2 | $110,000 | $104,546 |
| Martinez | CA | 2 | $113,235 | $113,214 |
| Monroe | LA | 2 | $117,969 | $111,171 |
| New Providence | NJ | 2 | $141,775 | $141,775 |
| Katy | TX | 2 | $151,501 | $151,500 |
| Alpharetta | GA | 2 | $166,656 | $111,550 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 2 | $158,000 | $142,409 |
| Columbia | SC | 2 | $90,002 | $89,501 |
| Chandler | AZ | 2 | $142,000 | $141,000 |
| Charlotte | NC | 2 | $92,581 | $89,970 |
| Burlington | MA | 2 | $86,300 | $78,150 |
| Allen Park | MI | 2 | $109,512 | $109,512 |
| Corpus Christi | TX | 2 | $122,000 | $116,000 |
| Detroit | MI | 2 | $120,750 | $120,750 |
| Parsippany | NJ | 2 | $207,096 | $101,598 |
| South Jordan | UT | 2 | $108,846 | $101,923 |
| Seattle | WA | 2 | $128,980 | $108,232 |
| Saratoga | CA | 2 | $123,760 | $123,760 |
| Woonsocket | RI | 2 | $55,141 | $55,141 |
| Secaucus | NJ | 2 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 2 | $168,000 | $125,802 |
| Farmington Hills | MI | 2 | $156,000 | $156,000 |
Historical Compensation Averages
Year-over-year salary data comparing historical averages.| Fiscal Year | Maximum | Median | Average | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $259,886 | $110,542 | $106,081 | $37 |
| 2025 | $287,040 | $101,046 | $98,621 | $26 |
| 2024 | $290,000 | $95,000 | $94,986 | $22 |
| 2023 | $1,311,061 | $95,514 | $96,209 | $24 |
| 2022 | $247,500 | $95,000 | $94,952 | $25 |
| 2021 | $198,598 | $94,453 | $92,257 | $20 |
| 2020 | $931,000 | $93,015 | $94,134 | $22 |
| 2019 | $800,000 | $90,293 | $91,590 | $22 |
| 2018 | $770,000 | $86,029 | $84,786 | $15 |
| 2017 | $260,000 | $84,844 | $85,261 | $16 |
| 2016 | $275,000 | $80,997 | $81,112 | $10 |
Live LCA Filing Ledger (FY 2026)
Raw, unedited federal disclosures showing individual labor applications filed.| Decision Date | Employer | Location | Base Pay | Wage Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Ardurra Group, Inc. | Corpus Christi, TX | $122,000 | Level IV | Certified - Withdrawn |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Flowserve Us Company | Chesapeake, VA | $125,632 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | The Spear Group, Llc | West Point, PA | $128,000 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Northstar Group, Inc | Reston, VA | $102,482 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | Mclean, VA | $118,400 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Ls Solutions, Inc. | King Of Prussia, PA | $89,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Northstar Group, Inc | Reston, VA | $102,482 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Abner Solar Inc | Wellford, SC | $84,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | L.K. Comstock National Transit Llc | Lawndale, CA | $160,000 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Populus Group Llc | Westerville, OH | $135,200 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Zenith Infotek, Llc | Frisco, TX | $93,600 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Munich Re America Services, Inc. | Mcdonald, PA | $133,200 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Forte Construction Corp | Islandia, NY | $170,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Hdr Architecture, Inc. | Boston, MA | $145,018 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | The University Of Tampa, Inc. | Tampa, FL | $108,910 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Trenmor Llc | San Diego, CA | $133,016 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Gignac & Associates, Llp | Corpus Christi, TX | $110,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Havas Pr North America, Inc. | New York, NY | $62,000 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Hcl America Inc | San Antonio, TX | $111,862 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Urban Genesis, Llc | Houston, TX | $140,000 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Cast Software, Inc. | New York, NY | $158,974 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Ibx, Llc | Rockville, MD | $109,000 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Exlservice.Com, Llc | Pittsburgh, PA | $142,771 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Stv Construction Inc. | New York, NY | $119,496 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | Chandler, AZ | $140,000 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Rk Infotech Llc | Austin, TX | $93,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dia General Construction Inc | Paterson, NJ | $120,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Tech Mahindra (Americas), Inc | Redmond, WA | $101,317 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Hendrickson Usa, L.L.C. | Canton, OH | $108,368 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Enterprise Solution Partners Llc | Oakland, CA | $115,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Brillio, Llc | New York, NY | $140,000 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Imi Critical Engineering Llc | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | $114,409 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Anchor Mirror & Glass | Round Rock, TX | $110,323 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Meta Platforms, Inc | Menlo Park, CA | $259,886 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Abbott Construction Llc | Seattle, WA | $128,980 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Ezzi Signs Inc | Houston, TX | $85,000 | Level I | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | Canton, MA | $115,627 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Shamas Contracting Company Inc | Elmsford, NY | $105,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Clayco, Inc. | St. Louis, MO | $135,239 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | North Quincy, MA | $90,501 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Hdr Architecture, Inc. | Boston, MA | $145,018 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Astir Services Llc | Pleasanton, CA | $115,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Utb - United Technology, Inc. | Mineola, NY | $128,176 | Level III | Certified |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Batchelor & Kimball, Inc. | Atlanta, GA | $140,000 | Level IV | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | Salt Lake City, UT | $81,910 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | Merrimack, NH | $79,186 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Bravium Consulting, Inc. | Rockville, MD | $128,943 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | Durham, NC | $96,054 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Donegal Office Solutions, Inc. | Bensalem, PA | $110,542 | N/A | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. | Madison, WI | $112,000 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | Smithfield, RI | $76,253 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | Westlake, TX | $92,581 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc. | Boston, MA | $90,501 | Level II | Certified |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Rockwell Architecture, Planning And Design, P.C. | New York, NY | $100,000 | Level II | Certified - Withdrawn |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Virtual Reality Technologies Llc | Woonsocket, RI | $55,141 | Level I | Certified |
Role Specific Intelligence (FAQ)
Common questions and insights about the Project Manager role.What is the typical base pay for Project Manager candidates?
Professionals in Project Manager roles earn a median base pay of $115,000, while peak compensation scales much higher for specialized staff.
What is the highest paying city for Project Manager professionals?
Looking at geographic compensation, Santa Clara, CA stands out as the highest paying market, offering a median base salary of $163,000.
Are Project Manager roles remote-friendly?
Yes, this position is highly flexible. About 59.9% of people in this role work from a different state than their main employer's headquarters.
Do employers sponsor permanent residency for Project Manager roles?
There is a proven track record for permanent residency in this field, highlighted by 64 recent Green Card filings from U.S. employers.
Which company sponsors the most H-1B visas for Project Manager roles?
With 10 recent sponsorships, Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc serves as the primary employer acquiring foreign talent for this specific field.