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Product Manager Salary in the USA

Product managers define product strategy, prioritize features, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet customer needs and business goals.

Average Salary
$135,000
per year
Entry Level
$85,000
starting salary
Experienced
$135,000
mid-career
Senior Level
$180,000
top earners

Product Manager Take Home Pay

On the average Product Manager salary of $135,000, you would take home $103,026 per year ($8,585.46 per month) after federal tax and FICA.

Yearly
Gross: $135,000.00
$103,025.50
Federal Tax:-$21,647.00
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$10,327.50
Monthly
Gross: $11,250.00
$8,585.46
Federal Tax:-$1,803.92
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$860.63
Weekly
Gross: $2,596.15
$1,981.26
Federal Tax:-$416.29
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$198.61

Effective tax rate: 23.7%|Marginal rate: 24%

Product Manager Salary by Location

Product Manager salaries vary significantly by region. California and New York typically offer the highest salaries but also have higher costs of living and state income taxes.

New York
$160,000
+28% vs national
California
$170,000
+36% vs national
Texas
$125,000
0% vs national
National Average
$125,000
baseline

Product Manager Salary Growth (2020-2025)

See how Product Manager salaries have changed over the past 5 years, including inflation-adjusted real growth.

Product Manager Salary Trends (5 Years)
Historical salary data from 2020 to 2025

+35.7%

Total Growth

+$35,480

Salary Increase

+6.3%

Annual Growth Rate

+9.2%

Real Growth (Inflation Adj.)

Year-over-Year Changes

20202021
$99,520$104,496+5.0%
20212022
$104,496$113,901+9.0%
20222023
$113,901$121,874+7.0%
20232024
$121,874$129,187+6.0%
20242025
$129,187$135,000+4.5%

Key Skills Required

Product StrategyAgileData AnalysisUser ResearchStakeholder ManagementRoadmapping

Typical Qualifications

  • Business or technical degree
  • Product management certification
  • Strong communication skills

Product Manager Career Progression

Associate PM
Product Manager
Senior PM
Director of Product
VP of Product
CPO

What Does a Product Manager Do?

Defining product vision and strategy
Gathering and prioritizing requirements
Working with engineering and design teams
Analyzing market trends and competitors
Measuring product success metrics

Industries Hiring Product Managers

TechnologyFinanceE-commerceHealthcareMedia

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Pre-tax contribution (max $23,500 in 2025)

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Pre-tax health savings (max $4,300 self / $8,550 family)

Take Home Pay

$103,025.50/year

76.3% of gross income

  • Gross Income$135,000.00
  • Taxable Income$120,000.00
  • Federal Tax-$21,647.00
  • State Tax (TX)-$0.00
  • Social Security-$8,370.00
  • Medicare-$1,957.50
  • Total Deductions-$31,974.50

23.7%

Effective Rate

24%

Marginal Rate

$135,000 Salary Insights

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$135,000 vs US Wages

Top 10% of US earners

+127%

vs US Median

$75,460

Above Median

Where Your $135,000 Goes

Annual breakdown of your salary

Take Home76.3%
Federal Tax16.0%
Social Security6.2%
Medicare1.5%

401(k) Tax Benefits on $135,000

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Product Manager Salary FAQ

What is the average Product Manager salary in the US?

The average Product Manager salary in the US is $135,000 per year. Salaries typically range from $85,000 for entry-level positions to $200,000 for senior roles.

How much does a Product Manager earn in California?

A Product Manager in California earns an average of $170,000 per year, which is 36% higher than the national average.

What is the take-home pay for a Product Manager?

On the average Product Manager salary of $135,000, you would take home approximately $103,026 per year ($8,585.46 per month) after federal income tax and FICA taxes.