Property Manager Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$63,000
national median salary
$48,000 to $82,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $69,990 for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (SOC 11-9141) across the United States, based on 311,180 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$41,010
25th percentile
$50,720
Median
$69,990
75th percentile
$97,910
90th percentile
$139,680
Workers surveyed
311,180
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$66,700
May 2025 release
$69,990
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (SOC 11-9141) rather than Property Managerspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 11-9141Highest Paying
$85,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$66,000
Phoenix, AZ
Lowest Paying
$49,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 11-9141. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Property Manager salary in the United States at $63,000 in 2026, within a range of $48,000 to $82,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Francisco is the highest of the 81 cities at $85,000, while Phoenix offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Portfolio size measured in units or square footage is the dominant salary factor.
Property Manager salary by city.
Skills that increase Property Manager pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Property Managers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $8,820 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Portfolio size measured in units or square footage is the dominant salary factor. Managers overseeing 200 or more residential units or large commercial properties earn 20 to 35% more than those managing smaller portfolios. Market type matters too, with commercial and Class A multifamily properties paying above the median.
Leasing consultants start at $35,000 to $45,000. Property managers earn $55,000 to $75,000. Senior property managers overseeing multiple sites reach $75,000 to $100,000. Regional managers earn $95,000 to $135,000, with VP of property management roles commanding $130,000 to $175,000.
Performance bonuses of 5 to 15% based on occupancy rates, rent collection, and NOI targets are standard. Many property managers receive free or discounted housing as an on-site benefit, which can add $12,000 to $30,000 in effective compensation annually.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Property Managers typically earn $57,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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