Home / Compare / Accountants and Auditors vs. Project Management Specialists Salary comparison Accountants and Auditors vs. Project Management Specialists: Salary Comparison (2026) Accountants and Auditorss earn a median salary of $81,680/year, while Project Management Specialistss earn $100,750/year - a difference of $19,070. Project Management Specialistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Accountants and Auditors
Project Management Specialists
Median salary
$81,680
$100,750
Hourly rate
$39.27/hr
$48.44/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$52,780
$59,830
Senior level (90th %)
$141,420
$165,790
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
1,448,290
1,006,160
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Business & Finance
Business & Finance
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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