Performance Improvement Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Performance Improvement Project Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Performance Improvement Project Manager in the United States is $144,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Performance Improvement Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,848
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,006 to $160,283
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,558
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Performance Improvement Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $160,283 $13,357 $3,082 $77
Average $144,284 $12,024 $2,775 $69
25th Percentile $135,006 $11,250 $2,596 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Performance Improvement Project Manager Salaries

A Performance Improvement Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Performance Improvement Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance Improvement Project Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $129,132
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,492
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,211
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $166,206
  • Expert (over 8 years): $190,070
Levels Salary
ERP Confi... Level Performance Improvement Project Manager$129,132
ERP Confi... Level Performance Improvement Project Manager$149,492
Performan... Level Performance Improvement Project Manager$144,211
ERP Confi... Level Performance Improvement Project Manager$166,206
ERP Confi... Level Performance Improvement Project Manager$190,070
$129,132 0 yr
$149,492 < 2 yrs
$144,211 2-4 yrs
$166,206 5-8 yrs
$190,070 > 8 yrs
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How Do Performance Improvement Project Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Performance Improvement Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $159,752.
  • California: $159,146.
  • Massachusetts: $157,025.

Top Paying Cities for Performance Improvement Project Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $181,986
  • San Francisco: $180,197
  • Oakland: $176,200

What Skills Can Increase a Performance Improvement Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 10.99% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Security Clearance (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information or to restricted areas, after completion of a thorough background check.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Project Management 10.99%
Security Clearance 1.46%
Accounting 0.86%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Performance Improvement Project Manager's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
 $150,056
4%
Communication Skills
 $150,056
4%
Consulting
 $148,613
3%
Leadership
 $148,613
3%
Project Management
 $147,170
2%
Communicates Effectively
 $147,170
2%
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How Education impacts a Performance Improvement Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Performance Improvement Project Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Performance Improvement Project Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $149,446 and $159,565).

Performance Improvement Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Performance Improvement Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 4.4%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 42.4%
Masters 48.4%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Performance Improvement Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Performance Improvement Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$135,006
Average $144,284/year
$160,283
$11,250
Average $12,024/month
$13,357
$2,596
Average $2,775/week
$3,082
$65
Average $69/hour
$77
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $160,283 $13,357 $3,082 $77
Average $144,284 $12,024 $2,775 $69
25th Percentile $135,006 $11,250 $2,596 $65

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Salary Trends for Performance Improvement Project Manager

Salaries for a Performance Improvement Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,736 in 2023 to around $120,248 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Performance Improvement Project Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Performance Improvement Project Manager Over Time

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$121,736
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