How much does a Project Manager make in Alaska?

The average Project Manager salary in Alaska is around $115,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $89,733 annually ($7,478/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Project Manager in Alaska?

On a $115,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $89,733/year or $7,478/month. Federal tax: $16,470. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $115,000 a good Project Manager salary?

$115,000 is a strong salary for a Project Manager — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Project Manager salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $115,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Project Managers?

7% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Program Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Operations Manager.

How can a Project Manager in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Project Manager Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Project Manager in Alaska earns around $115,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $89,733/year ($7,478/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$89,733
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,478
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,451
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$43/hr
Federal Tax	$16,470
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$8,798
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.97%

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Project Manager Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$175,000

/year

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Not all Project Managers earn the same — not even close

Alaska's project manager market is anchored by AK oil + gas mega-project PM (ConocoPhillips Alaska post-2023 Willow Project $7B+ Alpine West NPR-A development PM + ExxonMobil Anchorage + Hilcorp Alaska + Alyeska Pipeline + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay mega-project PM + post-2024 Alaska LNG Project pipeline development), AK federal cleared construction (JBER Anchorage + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright 11th Airborne + Clear Space Force Station + ALCOM + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared construction PM), AK transportation infrastructure (Alaska Department of Transportation ADOT + post-IIJA 2021 federal funding + the substantial AK road + bridge rehabilitation + Alaska Railroad Corporation + the substantial AK rail freight + tourism PM), Providence Alaska Medical Center + ANMC + Bartlett Regional hospital construction PM, plus UA Anchorage College of Engineering + UA Fairbanks engineering + PM pipeline.

Sr / Lead Program Manager

$155,000–$255,000+ bonus

Sr PgM at COP + ExxonMobil + Alyeska + JBER + Alaska LNG · multi-project

Sr Technical PM (ConocoPhillips Willow Project)

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

COP AK Willow · $7B+ Alpine West NPR-A mega-project PM + Arctic + remote

Sr Technical PM (ExxonMobil / Hilcorp / AK Upstream)

$125,000–$195,000+ bonus

ExxonMobil + Hilcorp · AK upstream drilling + production PM + Prudhoe Bay

Sr Technical PM (Alyeska Pipeline TAPS)

$118,000–$182,000+ bonus

Alyeska Pipeline · TAPS integrity + flow + the substantial post-2024 TAPS

Sr Construction PM (Cleared / JBER / Eielson / Fort Wainwright)

$125,000–$192,000+ bonus

JBER + Eielson F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force · TS/SCI

Sr Construction PM (ADOT / Alaska Railroad / Transportation)

$95,000–$145,000+ bonus

ADOT + Alaska Railroad + post-IIJA federal funding + AK road + bridge

Sr Construction PM (Alaska LNG / Pipeline)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Alaska LNG Project + post-2024 Alaska LNG pipeline development PM

Sr PM (Hospital / Providence Alaska / ANMC)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Providence Alaska + ANMC + Bartlett Regional · hospital construction + IT PM

Mid-Level PM (3-6 yrs)

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

Functional PM at AK major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior PM / PMP Candidate (0-3 yrs)

$58,000–$78,000+ bonus

UA Anchorage + UA Fairbanks · PM pipeline · entry PMP

Worth knowing: ConocoPhillips Alaska Willow Project mega-project PM + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp + Alyeska Pipeline + JBER + Eielson F-35 cleared construction tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state North Slope mega-project + Arctic strategic cleared + Trans-Alaska Pipeline PM cluster and a feature most national PM surveys understate for AK. ConocoPhillips Alaska Willow Project (post-2023 Willow Project $7B+ Alpine West NPR-A approval + the substantial Willow as one of country's substantial recent US oil mega-projects + the substantial Arctic + remote construction PM + the substantial Native Alaskan stakeholder engagement + the substantial post-2024 Willow construction phase). ExxonMobil Anchorage + Hilcorp Alaska + the substantial AK upstream drilling + production PM. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (TAPS 800-mile pipeline + the substantial post-2024 TAPS integrity + flow + the substantial AK midstream PM). AK federal cleared construction (JBER Anchorage + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright 11th Airborne Arctic + Clear Space Force Station + ALCOM + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared construction). Alaska Department of Transportation ADOT + Alaska Railroad Corporation + post-IIJA 2021 federal funding. Alaska LNG Project + post-2024 Alaska LNG pipeline development. Providence Alaska Medical Center + ANMC + Bartlett Regional hospital construction. AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK PM proposition.