Product Managers define product strategy, work with engineering and design teams, and drive products from concept to launch. They are among the most sought-after professionals in the tech industry with strong earning potential.
Pay
$78,000
Lower reported wage
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$138,000
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
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No 'Product Manager' SOC. Tech PMs map to 11-2021 Marketing Managers or 11-3021 IT Managers ($171K). Tech PM comp at FAANG often exceeds $239,200 top-code.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
SOC 11-2021BLS EP 2025-35Verified 2026-04-28View on BLS
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