Assistant Project Manager Salaries 2025

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• US  

Top Cities	Average Salary Range (USD)	Top Companies (Potentially Hiring Assistant Project Managers)
New York City	$70,000 - $110,000+	Turner Construction, Skanska USA, JPMorgan Chase, IBM
San Francisco	$75,000 - $120,000+	Bechtel Corporation, Webcor Builders, Salesforce, Google
Los Angeles	$65,000 - $100,000+	AECOM, Hathaway Dinwiddie, Bank of America, Disney
Chicago	$65,000 - $100,000+	Walsh Group, Boeing, JLL, United Airlines
Houston	$65,000 - $100,000+	Fluor Corporation, KBR, Chevron, ExxonMobil

• UK   

Top Cities	Average Salary Range (GBP)	Top Companies
London	£30,000 - £80,000+	Barclays, HSBC, BP, GlaxoSmithKline, Tesco
Manchester	£25,000 - £60,000+	Siemens, The Co-operative Group, AutoTrader
Birmingham	£25,000 - £55,000+	Jaguar Land Rover, National Express, HSBC
Edinburgh	£25,000 - £60,000+	Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Life
Glasgow	£25,000 - £55,000+	SSE, Clydesdale Bank, Weir Group
Bristol	£25,000 - £60,000+	Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Hargreaves Lansdown

• Australia   

City	Average Salary Range (AUD)	Top Companies (Potentially Hiring Assistant Project Managers)
Sydney	$70,000 - $110,000+	Lendlease, Multiplex, CPB Contractors, Commonwealth Bank
Melbourne	$65,000 - $105,000+	Boral, CIMIC Group, NAB, ANZ Bank
Brisbane	$60,000 - $100,000+	Thiess, Downer, Suncorp Group, Rio Tinto
Perth	$65,000 - $100,000+	Woodside Petroleum, Fortescue Metals, Wesfarmers
Adelaide	$55,000 - $90,000+	Santos, BAE Systems, SA Water, University of Adelaide

• Canada   

City	Average Salary Range (CAD)	Top Companies (Potentially Hiring Assistant Project Managers)
Toronto	$65,000 - $100,000+	Aecon Group, EllisDon, PCL Construction, TD Bank
Vancouver	$60,000 - $95,000+	Ledcor Group, PCL Construction, Vancouver Coastal Health
Calgary	$65,000 - $100,000+	Suncor Energy, Cenovus Energy, Graham Construction
Montreal	$60,000 - $90,000+	SNC-Lavalin, Bombardier, Bell Canada, Desjardins Group
Edmonton	$60,000 - $95,000+	Stantec, PCL Construction, University of Alberta

• Singapore 

City	Average Salary Range (SGD)	Top Companies (Potentially Hiring Assistant Project Managers)
Singapore	$ 55,000 - SGD 90,000+	Keppel Corporation, CapitaLand Limited, DBS Bank, Singtel
Jurong East	SGD 50,000 - SGD 85,000+	JTC Corporation, Jurong Port, Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust
Tampines	SGD 50,000 - SGD 85,000+	Economic Development Board (EDB), AIA, GlobalFoundries
Woodlands	SGD 50,000 - SGD 85,000+	Micron Technology, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Republic Polytechnic
Changi	SGD 50,000 - SGD 85,000+	Changi Airport Group, SATS Ltd, ST Engineering Aerospace

Factors Affecting Assistant Project Manager Salary

Here are some factors that impact the Average assistant project manager's salary:

• Location

The location of an assistant project manager is a major factor in the pay of an assistant project manager. Salary patterns are influenced by the considerable regional variations in the cost of living. An Assistant Project Manager in New York City, for instance, can make a lot more money than one in a smaller city. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the mean annual salary for management jobs was $118,400 in Texas and $161,860 in New York.

• Industry / Employer / Company 

Well-established businesses and large enterprises frequently have greater resources and may afford to offer competitive compensation. The average yearly income for an assistant IT project manager's salary is around $72,000, while the average salary in the retail sector is $65,000.

• Experience 

An Assistant Project Manager's pay is largely determined by the amount of experience they have to offer. The Project Management Institute (PMI) reports that the median annual income for individuals with 5–10 years of experience is $88,000, while those with 10–20 years of experience can make up to $98,000.

• Demand and Supply:

Salaries are also influenced by supply and demand, a fundamental economic concept. Salaries are likely to be more competitive in areas or sectors where there is a limited supply of skilled Assistant Project Managers and a high demand for them. Income could be significantly lower in places where there is an excess of skilled professionals.

How to Improve Assistant Project Manager Salary?

Let's delve into each aspect to understand how to improve an Assistant Project Manager's salary:

• Skills

Project Management Skills: Learn the principles of project management, including scheduling, carrying out, keeping an eye on, and closing down. Become familiar with common project management techniques and tools.
 Successful project delivery and effective leadership require a solid basis in project management.
 Leadership and Communication: Develop your communication abilities to effectively communicate project updates and goals. Gaining leadership skills will help you inspire and manage your project team.
 Positive team dynamics and successful project outcomes are influenced by effective leadership and communication.

Team Collaboration: Encourage cooperation by strengthening interpersonal ties, encouraging teamwork, and skillfully resolving disputes.
  As effective project management depends on cohesive teamwork, an assistant project manager must possess this crucial ability.

• Certifications 

Project Management Professional (PMP): Obtain the PMP certification from PMI to show that you have advanced knowledge and abilities in project management.
 The online PMP certification courses can help you appear more credible as an accomplished project manager.
 Certified associate in project management (CAPM): Obtain the CAPM certification to gain a solid understanding of project management.
 An entry-level certification like CAPM can improve your credentials and lead to more senior positions.

Agile Certifications: Obtain certifications in Agile techniques to demonstrate your flexibility in changing project situations.
 Agile certifications are useful in fields where adaptation and flexibility are essential.

Prince2 certification: Prince2 certification is a project management certification that is accepted worldwide. This organized approach helps experts in managing projects from conception to completion.

• Degrees 

Master's in project management: If you want to gain an in-depth understanding and sophisticated abilities, get a master's degree in project management.
 Higher-level responsibilities and leadership roles may become accessible with a master's degree.
 MBA in Project Management: For a deeper understanding of business, think about pursuing an MBA with a concentration in project management.
  An MBA can offer a well-rounded skill set by fusing project management knowledge with business knowledge.

• Experience

Practical Project Knowledge: Proactively look for chances to manage and supervise projects so that you can obtain real-world project execution experience. Experience working on actual projects is a great way to show that you can manage difficulties that arise in the real world.
 Industry Focus: By working on projects in that industry, you can gain competence in that field. Industry-specific expertise adds value, particularly in fields with particular project management needs.

Why is the Assistant Project Manager Paid So Much?  

Since they are essential to the success of projects, the assistant pm salary is higher. Their diverse abilities play a major role in the success of the project as they oversee team leadership, risk management, and project coordination.

Their greater pay is justified by how their work affects organizational goals and how much industry demand there is for their competence in project management. Their qualifications are further strengthened by certifications, additional degrees, and experience, which shows that the market recognizes their critical role in bringing projects to completion.

Conclusion 

The salary for a project manager assistant varies both domestically and internationally, depending on the area, industry, and company. Top locations like New York City, San Francisco, and large metropolitan areas typically provide greater compensation ranges to reflect the cost of living and demand for qualified individuals, as the data supplied shows.

 In addition, important factors that affect salary levels include the industry selected as well as the size and standing of the business. Recognizing the various factors that influence pay enables persons in this field to make educated decisions that are consistent with their career goals and contribute to overall professional satisfaction.