Owns product strategy, roadmap, and execution. Sits between engineering, design, and business.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Product Managers. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $111,700 | $82,300 | $145,600 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $138,900 | $102,300 | $180,900 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $159,700 | $117,700 | $208,000 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $191,600 | $141,200 | $249,600 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $217,100 | $160,000 | $282,800 |
Top 10 states by median Product Manager salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $247,500 | $188,100 | $321,800 | +55% |
| Washington | $226,800 | $172,300 | $294,800 | +42% |
| Washington DC | $223,600 | $169,900 | $290,600 | +40% |
| New York | $215,600 | $163,800 | $280,300 | +35% |
| Massachusetts | $204,400 | $155,400 | $265,700 | +28% |
| New Jersey | $201,200 | $152,900 | $261,600 | +26% |
| Connecticut | $193,200 | $146,900 | $251,200 | +21% |
| Maryland | $191,600 | $145,600 | $249,100 | +20% |
| Colorado | $186,800 | $142,000 | $242,900 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $182,100 | $138,400 | $236,700 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $135,700 | $103,200 | $176,500 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $134,100 | $101,900 | $174,400 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $134,100 | $101,900 | $174,400 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $134,100 | $101,900 | $174,400 | -16% |
| Alabama | $132,500 | $100,700 | $172,300 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $132,500 | $100,700 | $172,300 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $127,800 | $97,100 | $166,100 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $127,800 | $97,100 | $166,100 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $124,600 | $94,700 | $161,900 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $124,600 | $94,700 | $161,900 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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