Project Manager III pay range
State of Texas · class code 1560
- Class code
- 1560
- Pay group
- B24
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Project Manager III is $65,104 to $106,634 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 1560.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Project Manager series, which includes this class. 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.
What the state says the job is
Performs project management work, involving coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties, and may assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff.
How it differs from neighbouring classes
The Project Manager job classification series is intended for employees responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of projects. Project managers are typically responsible for leading the project lifecycle from project initiation through completion.
Examples of the work
Coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies. Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors. Monitors and manages project cost to ensure that the project is completed within budget. Monitors and manages project quality to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications. Communicates project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
Special requirements
May require certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Project Manager III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $7,991 | $12,786 | $95,892 to $153,432 |
| Delaware | $61,690 | $92,536 | $61,690 to $92,536 |
| Nevada | $95,630 | $144,510 | $95,630 to $144,510 |
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.