Project Management Specialists: salaries by company (2026)
The median base salary for project management specialists in 3,468 certified H-1B filings is $121,221, with the middle half between $98,368 – $150,550.
Highest-paying employers
Employers with at least 20 filings for this occupation, ranked by median base salary.
| Employer | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal | $196,649 | $173,446 – $210,862 | 46 |
| Intuit | $185,400 | $167,290 – $225,000 | 84 |
| eBay | $167,040 | $150,218 – $194,275 | 25 |
| $154,000 | $145,868 – $184,000 | 48 | |
| Deloitte | $150,301 | $127,462 – $185,000 | 21 |
| Cognizant | $150,218 | $129,689 – $150,550 | 24 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $143,000 | $122,000 – $164,800 | 26 |
| TT Commerce & Global Services | $141,120 | $116,400 – $214,000 | 53 |
| Goldman Sachs | $141,000 | $119,330 – $186,000 | 25 |
| Tesla | $135,763 | $114,222 – $159,666 | 69 |
| Siemens | $133,515 | $116,257 – $151,523 | 31 |
| Amazon | $125,944 | $104,259 – $146,625 | 400 |
| ASML | $123,142 | $105,670 – $137,081 | 40 |
| Tech Mahindra | $103,400 | $98,700 – $115,461 | 29 |
| Infosys | $101,317 | $91,312 – $110,282 | 129 |
Employers with the most filings
| Employer | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 400 | $125,944 |
| Infosys | 129 | $101,317 |
| Intuit | 84 | $185,400 |
| Tesla | 69 | $135,763 |
| TT Commerce & Global Services | 53 | $141,120 |
| 48 | $154,000 | |
| PayPal | 46 | $196,649 |
| Turner Construction | 43 | $96,962 |
| ASML | 40 | $123,142 |
| Siemens | 31 | $133,515 |
By state
| State | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| California | $150,218 | 801 |
| Texas | $105,734 | 462 |
| New York | $137,500 | 363 |
| Washington | $131,000 | 343 |
| Massachusetts | $119,912 | 136 |
| Illinois | $111,613 | 132 |
| New Jersey | $126,610 | 129 |
| Florida | $106,828 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $108,888 | 96 |
| Arizona | $102,000 | 87 |
| Georgia | $109,907 | 86 |
| Michigan | $110,000 | 66 |
Take-home pay
In California, where most of these filings are, the median base of $121,221 leaves about $85,505 a year ($7,125 a month) after federal, FICA and state taxes for a single filer. See the California paycheck calculator for your own numbers.
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
How much do project management specialists make?
The median base salary in 3,468 certified H-1B filings is $121,221 a year; the middle half earn $98,368 – $150,550.
Which company pays project management specialists the most?
Among employers with at least 20 filings, PayPal has the highest median base salary at $196,649.
Which state pays project management specialists the most?
Among states with at least 20 filings, California has the highest median at $150,218.