How much does a project manager make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 180 000 kr in Norway; CHF 146'000 in Switzerland; $250,000 in Australia, and more.

Which country pays project managers the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 180 000 kr per year ($233,352).

Which country pays project managers the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,210,000 per year (local currency).

Is project manager a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +7% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Project Manager Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+7%

projected growth

Project Manager pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Project Manager is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $233,352 (2 180 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $19,378 (₱1,210,000 local) — about 12×.

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Common screening skills include Planning, Stakeholders, Agile, and Risk.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $180,552. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, and Business Analyst. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Project Manager pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Planning, Stakeholders, Agile, Risk, and Communication. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Project Manager list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 180 000 kr ($233,352). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway project manager page before treating the rank as a plan.

Project Manager salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$109,000	$9,100
United Kingdom	$128,257	$10,699
Canada	$139,941	$11,686
Australia	$179,101	$14,901
Germany	$169,491	$14,163
France	$152,078	$12,654
Netherlands	$178,779	$14,860
Switzerland	$180,552	$15,087
Singapore	$102,222	$8,492
India	$24,474	$2,040
Japan	$110,396	$9,200
South Korea	$133,706	$11,142
Poland	$118,514	$9,867
Brazil	$49,427	$4,112
United Arab Emirates	$99,115	$8,251
Mexico	$57,797	$4,815
Ireland	$147,434	$12,306
Spain	$120,734	$10,100
Italy	$116,090	$9,635
Sweden	$153,434	$12,786
Norway	$233,352	$19,450
Denmark	$170,624	$14,224
Belgium	$176,457	$14,743
Austria	$145,112	$12,073
Portugal	$88,228	$7,314
Finland	$134,664	$11,261
China	$86,250	$7,185
Hong Kong	$118,385	$9,861
New Zealand	$113,029	$9,409
Indonesia	$21,551	$1,796
Philippines	$19,378	$1,614
Vietnam	$21,262	$1,772
Thailand	$42,215	$3,519
Malaysia	$67,292	$5,612
Israel	$135,809	$11,306
Saudi Arabia	$71,733	$5,973
Turkey	$50,750	$4,230
Argentina	$20,683	$1,724
Colombia	$40,108	$3,342
South Africa	$41,079	$3,425

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

PlanningStakeholdersAgileRiskCommunication

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 180 000 kr in Norway; CHF 146'000 in Switzerland; $250,000 in Australia, and more.
Which country pays project managers the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 180 000 kr per year ($233,352).
Which country pays project managers the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,210,000 per year (local currency).
Is project manager a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +7% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do project managers need?: Common skills include Planning, Stakeholders, Agile, Risk, and Communication. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, and Business Analyst. Compare pay on each job page.