Project Manager 2 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 01972
- Class code
- 01972
- Pay scale group
- ST 10
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- A3
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Project Manager 2 is $89,996 to $136,842 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 01972.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 01/26/2007.
What the state says the job is
This is responsible professional and administrative work directing the planning, development and implementation of Commonwealth information technology (IT) projects. An employee in this job is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and implementing major IT projects. Work involves the accountability for managing projects from their inception through implementation following Commonwealth project management methodology. Work involves developing and managing a project plan; planning, defining, and managing project scope; creating a project schedule; planning resources and budgeting costs; developing a quality plan and performing and assuring quality control activities; defining staffing roles and responsibilities; developing and adhering to a communications plan; and identifying risks, preparing risk mitigation plans, and executing contingency actions.
Examples of the work
Manages major IT projects with a broad scope following Commonwealth project management methodology. Develops and adjusts estimates or ensures team leads adjust and revise estimates for all phases of the project including planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation. Ensures changes to project estimates are documented and agreed to by the client. Develops the detailed project plan and ensures all work tasks identified are completed. Ensures adherence to project scope and documents changes. Manages and tracks project progress against the project plan to ensure project is on schedule and takes corrective action if it is behind schedule.
Minimum qualifications
Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 4; or Two years of experience as a Project Manager 1; or Four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Project Manager 2 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $56,311 | $91,044 | $56,311 to $91,044 |
| Idaho | $82,518 | $165,036 | $82,518 to $165,036 |
| New York | $86,681 | $109,650 | $86,681 to $109,650 |
| Ohio | $48.93 | $69.94 | $101,774 to $145,475 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.