As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Accounting Manager in Los Angeles, CA is $144,702. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $127,147 to $159,941, with most professionals earning between $111,165 and $173,815.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $159,941 | $13,328 | $3,076 | $77 |
| Average | $144,702 | $12,059 | $2,783 | $70 |
| 25th Percentile | $127,147 | $10,596 | $2,445 | $61 |
An entry-level Project Accounting Manager with under 1 year experience makes about $138,152. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Project Accounting Manager makes around $138,938. After 2-4 years, the Project Accounting Manager pay rises to about $141,558. Those senior Project Accounting Manager with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $144,702, and those Project Accounting Manager having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $148,569 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Project Accounting Manager | $138,152 |
| Intermediate Level Project Accounting Manager | $138,938 |
| Senior Level Project Accounting Manager | $141,558 |
| Specialist Level Project Accounting Manager | $144,702 |
| Expert Level Project Accounting Manager | $148,569 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 8% |
| Top Level | 11% |
| Experienced | 14% |
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| Skill | Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|
|
KPI
|
$159,172 |
10%
|
|
Decision Making
|
$157,725 |
9%
|
|
Decision Support
|
$156,278 |
8%
|
|
Real Estate Development
|
$156,278 |
8%
|
|
Accountability
|
$154,831 |
7%
|
|
Process Improvement
|
$151,937 |
5%
|
