As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Project Manager I in India is ₹ 8,74,449, with an hourly rate of ₹ 420, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 7,88,711 to ₹ 9,01,797, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 7,88,711
50TH(Median)   ₹ 8,74,449
75TH   ₹ 9,01,797
IT Project Manager I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile IT Project Manager I Salary ₹ 7,88,711 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile IT Project Manager I Salary ₹ 8,74,449 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile IT Project Manager I Salary ₹ 9,01,797 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an IT Project Manager I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified IT Project Manager I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an IT Project Manager I is about ₹ 8,74,449 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 420, a monthly salary of about ₹ 72,871, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 16,816. Click the switch button below to see more details about IT Project Manager I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do IT Project Manager Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An IT Project Manager I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 39,267 - ₹ 41,380, while Intermediate make ₹ 39,426 - ₹ 41,486, Senior earn ₹ 40,693 - ₹ 42,711, Specialist earn ₹ 41,908 - ₹ 44,048, Expert can reach ₹ 42,014 - ₹ 44,223 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level IT Project Manager I ₹ 40,693
Intermediate Level IT Project Manager I ₹ 40,852
Senior Level IT Project Manager I ₹ 42,014
Specialist Level IT Project Manager I ₹ 43,293
Expert Level IT Project Manager I ₹ 43,467
₹ 40,693 0 yr
₹ 40,852 < 2 yrs
₹ 42,014 2-4 yrs
₹ 43,293 5-8 yrs
₹ 43,467 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 95%
Intermediate Level 95%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for IT Project Manager I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for IT Project Manager I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 9,47,677 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 8,16,746, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,94,037 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Project Manager I or IT Project Manager I?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Project Manager I makes less than an IT Project Manager I. An Project Manager I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 5,37,561. And an IT Project Manager I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 8,74,449.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Project Manager I
₹ 3,46,835
₹ 8,20,856
IT Project Manager III
₹ 19,82,936
₹ 32,25,238
IT Project Manager II
₹ 13,34,218
₹ 21,14,248
Project Manager - Senior - IT
₹ 19,97,192
₹ 32,48,426

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