Project Manager Average Salary in Ankara 2026

How much money does a person working as Project Manager make in Ankara?

Project Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in Ankara

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

• Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

  Salaries for the position Project Manager in Ankara range from 4,560 TRY (starting salary) to 14,900 TRY (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

• Median Salary

  With a median salary of 8,930 TRY, half of the professionals who work as Project Manager in Ankara earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

• Percentiles and Salary Scale

  The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Project Manager in Ankara earn less than 7,270 TRY, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 10,200 TRY while 25% earn more.

• Pay Scale Structure

  To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Project Manager in Ankara compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 5,490 TRY to 7,810 TRY. About 20% of salaries are below the 5,490 TRY mark, while 10% fall within the range of 7,810 TRY to 8,870 TRY. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 8,870 TRY.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Project Manager / Ankara

How do experience and age affect pay?

The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Project Manager and this is what we found.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 5,330 TRY.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 7,560 TRY, 42% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 9,940 TRY, 31% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 12,200 TRY, 23% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 13,000 TRY, 6% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 14,200 TRY, 10% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education / Project Manager / Ankara

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Project Manager.

We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Project Manager in order to make a comparison.

Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 6,630 TRY.

Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 7,660 TRY, 16% more than the previous level.

Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 11,200 TRY, 46% more than the previous level.

Level 4: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 13,800 TRY, 23% more than the previous level.

Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Project Manager / Ankara

Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Project Manager in Turkey, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Project Manager / Ankara

How much are annual salary increments in Ankara for individuals working as Project Manager? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Project Manager in Turkey are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Project Manager / Turkey

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?

24% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 76% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus		76%
No Bonus		24%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Project Manager / Ankara

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Project Manager in Ankara is 55 TRY.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Project Manager in Ankara is 26 TRY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Executive and Management
Account Coordinator	7,850 TRY	-17%
Account Director	8,760 TRY	-8%
Account Executive	9,180 TRY	-3%
Account Manager	8,930 TRY	-6%
Administration Manager	9,020 TRY	-5%
Administration Officer	4,730 TRY	-50%
Administration Supervisor	7,270 TRY	-23%
Administrative Clerk	3,520 TRY	-63%
Administrative Officer	3,800 TRY	-60%
Area Director	8,450 TRY	-11%
Area Manager	8,650 TRY	-9%
Asset Protection Associate	9,900 TRY	+4%
Assistant Director	9,100 TRY	-4%
Assistant General Manager	9,500 TRY	+0%
Assistant Manager	9,710 TRY	+2%
Assistant Managing Director	11,700 TRY	+23%
Assistant Operations Manager	10,200 TRY	+7%
Assistant Project Manager	9,380 TRY	-1%
Assistant Section Head	8,320 TRY	-12%
Assistant to CEO	9,210 TRY	-3%
Assistant Vice President	10,300 TRY	+9%
Associate Account Director	9,210 TRY	-3%
Associate Director	9,900 TRY	+4%
Bid Manager	11,300 TRY	+19%
Branch Manager	10,700 TRY	+13%
Business Development Manager	11,200 TRY	+18%
Business Operations Associate	9,300 TRY	-2%
Business Operations Lead	9,440 TRY	-1%
Campaign Manager	10,400 TRY	+10%
Catering Coordinator	5,930 TRY	-38%
Catering Manager	9,810 TRY	+3%
CEO	18,900 TRY	+99%
Chairman of The Board	17,900 TRY	+89%
Chairman Office Manager	11,600 TRY	+22%
Chief Commercial Officer	12,900 TRY	+36%
Chief Corporate Officer	15,400 TRY	+62%
Chief Digital Officer	12,700 TRY	+34%
Chief Digital Strategy Officer	12,800 TRY	+35%
Chief Digital Transformation Officer	11,700 TRY	+23%
Chief Ethics Officer	11,400 TRY	+20%
Chief Executive Officer	18,500 TRY	+95%
Chief Financial Officer	16,100 TRY	+70%
Chief Investment Officer	13,800 TRY	+45%
Chief of Staff	8,960 TRY	-6%
Chief Operating Officer	13,600 TRY	+43%
Chief Privacy Officer	11,200 TRY	+18%
Chief Resilience Officer	13,300 TRY	+40%
Chief Risk Officer	11,400 TRY	+20%
Chief Strategy Officer	15,600 TRY	+64%
Chief Trust and Safety Officer	11,600 TRY	+22%
Client Account Manager	11,400 TRY	+20%
Client Accounts Officer	9,450 TRY	-0%
Client Services Manager	11,900 TRY	+25%
Commercial Director	12,000 TRY	+26%
Commercial Manager	10,800 TRY	+14%
Commercial Project Manager	10,100 TRY	+6%
Commodity Broker	8,000 TRY	-16%
COO	14,000 TRY	+47%
Corporate Affairs Executive	10,500 TRY	+11%
Corporate Compliance Director	11,600 TRY	+22%
Corporate Director	12,000 TRY	+26%
Corporate Officer	8,210 TRY	-14%
Corporate Partnerships Officer	8,430 TRY	-11%
Country Manager	14,300 TRY	+51%
Department Head	11,200 TRY	+18%
Department Manager	11,000 TRY	+16%
Department Supervisor	9,320 TRY	-2%
Deputy Director	13,500 TRY	+42%
Deputy Manager	12,400 TRY	+31%
Director	13,600 TRY	+43%
Director of Accreditation	12,500 TRY	+32%
Director of Catering Services	11,000 TRY	+16%
Director of Client Services	11,700 TRY	+23%
Director of Facilities Management	9,940 TRY	+5%
Director of Operations	12,500 TRY	+32%
Director of Process Simplification	9,910 TRY	+4%
Director of Product Management	11,600 TRY	+22%
Director of Project Management	12,200 TRY	+29%
Director of Revenue Management	11,100 TRY	+17%
Director of Training and Development	11,300 TRY	+19%
Distribution Manager	13,100 TRY	+38%
Division Manager	11,000 TRY	+16%
Duty Manager	10,500 TRY	+11%
Engagement Manager	12,800 TRY	+35%
Executive Director	18,600 TRY	+96%
Executive Manager	15,200 TRY	+60%
Franchise Manager	15,300 TRY	+61%
General Manager	14,500 TRY	+53%
Generational Consultant	10,100 TRY	+6%
Global Master Data Manager	12,300 TRY	+30%
Global Technical Lead	8,590 TRY	-10%
Head of Investment	12,600 TRY	+33%
Head of Middle Office	11,400 TRY	+20%
Head of Projects	11,700 TRY	+23%
Head of Strategy	14,100 TRY	+49%
Head of Supply Chain	11,300 TRY	+19%
Head of Sustainability	10,200 TRY	+7%
Housing Manager	10,100 TRY	+6%
HSE Manager	10,600 TRY	+12%
Innovation Manager	10,100 TRY	+6%
Key Account Manager	10,200 TRY	+7%
Knowledge Manager	11,400 TRY	+20%
Location Manager	10,900 TRY	+15%
Logistics Executive	9,390 TRY	-1%
Logistics Manager	9,920 TRY	+5%
Management Consultant	9,670 TRY	+2%
Management Executive	13,600 TRY	+43%
Manager	12,300 TRY	+30%
Managing Director	14,400 TRY	+52%
MIS Executive	11,700 TRY	+23%
Ocean Services Manager	13,300 TRY	+40%
Online Business Manager	17,200 TRY	+81%
Operational Manager	12,700 TRY	+34%
Operations Analyst	10,300 TRY	+9%
Operations Assistant	9,110 TRY	-4%
Operations Director	14,000 TRY	+47%
Operations Executive	13,400 TRY	+41%
Operations Manager	13,500 TRY	+42%
Operations Supervisor	11,800 TRY	+24%
Planning Director	12,500 TRY	+32%
PMO Manager	11,700 TRY	+23%
Policy Administration Executive	10,300 TRY	+9%
Private Sector Executive	10,300 TRY	+9%
Product Development Manager	12,400 TRY	+31%
Product Executive	10,900 TRY	+15%
Production Executive	11,700 TRY	+23%
Production Manager	12,800 TRY	+35%
Production Supervisor	10,200 TRY	+7%
Program Director	12,900 TRY	+36%
Program Manager	12,800 TRY	+35%
Programme Coordinator	8,900 TRY	-6%
Project Control Manager	13,100 TRY	+38%
Project Coordinator	7,350 TRY	-23%
Project Management Officer	9,000 TRY	-5%
Project Manager	9,490 TRY	-0%
Project Portfolio Manager	10,000 TRY	+5%
Quality Manager	10,100 TRY	+6%
R/D Director	11,200 TRY	+18%
Regional Director	16,900 TRY	+78%
Regional Manager	12,900 TRY	+36%
Relationship Manager	12,000 TRY	+26%
Retail District Manager	8,900 TRY	-6%
Revenue Manager	9,280 TRY	-2%
Risk and Capital Manager	13,600 TRY	+43%
Risk Officer	8,930 TRY	-6%
Safety Manager	8,870 TRY	-7%
Section Head	9,740 TRY	+3%
Service Manager	9,730 TRY	+3%
Shift Supervisor	7,680 TRY	-19%
Solutions Manager	8,410 TRY	-11%
Supervisor	7,320 TRY	-23%
Supply Chain Manager	13,200 TRY	+39%
Surveyor	8,380 TRY	-12%
Technical Director	11,800 TRY	+24%
Technical Manager	11,700 TRY	+23%
Territory Manager	11,500 TRY	+21%
Validation Manager	10,100 TRY	+6%
Vice President	14,100 TRY	+49%
Zone Manager	13,200 TRY	+39%

Salary Comparison By City

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Turkey is 5% on average across all career fields.

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Project Manager in Ankara?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 8,930 TRY and 10,200 TRY. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Project Manager in Ankara ranges from 4,560 TRY to 7,270 TRY. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.