Insurance Project Manager

Insurance Project Manager Salary in California

$38K

$98.2K

$159.4K

$101,337

/year

$48.72

/hour

Insurance Project Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$102,682

California

California

$101,337

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    How much does an Insurance Project Manager make in California?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Insurance Project Manager in California is $101,337 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $48.72 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,948/week or $8,444/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $159,385 and as low as $37,996, the majority of Insurance Project Manager salaries currently range between $77,500 (25th percentile) to $121,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $144,088 annually in California. The average pay range for an Insurance Project Manager varies greatly (by as much as 43900), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Insurance Project Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Insurance Project Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Insurance Project Manager Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Insurance Project Manager job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Carlos, and Sunnyvale, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, beats the average in California by $21,048 (20.8%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $24,391 (24.1%) above the $101,337 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Insurance Project Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, and Oakland, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Insurance Project Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $125,728

    $60.45

    San Carlos

    $123,987

    $59.61

    Sunnyvale

    $122,385

    $58.84

    San Francisco

    $120,977

    $58.16

    Santa Clara

    $120,593

    $57.98

    Livermore

    $120,444

    $57.91

    San Jose

    $120,315

    $57.84

    Milpitas

    $119,663

    $57.53

    Castro Valley

    $118,487

    $56.96

    Oakland

    $117,927

    $56.70

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Insurance Project Manager Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Insurance Project Manager job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $101337 state average for Insurance Project Manager jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Construction Manager

    $115,788

    $55.67

    Digital Project Manager

    $114,515

    $55.06

    Construction Contractor

    $93,922

    $45.15

    Bluefin

    $73,280

    $35.23

    Project Management Trainer

    $63,141

    $30.36

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Insurance Project Manager salary in California as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $77,500 to $144,088 annually, with the California average at $101,337 per year or $48.72 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Insurance Project Manager jobs, with Berkeley leading at $125,728 annually.