Product Marketing Manager Salary in 2026
Product Marketing Managers own positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy for products. They bridge the gap between product, sales, and marketing. PMMs typically earn 15% less than PMs, though total comp can approach PM levels at companies with strong PMM functions.
How Much Does a Product Marketing Manager Make?
The national median total compensation for a Product Marketing Manager in 2026 is $157K, with the full range spanning $115K - $213K. The 25th to 75th percentile band is $132K to $196K. Total compensation includes base salary ($94K-$136K), annual bonus, and annualized equity.
Product Marketing Manager roles typically require 3-6 years of experience. PMMs often have marketing or communications backgrounds with 3-6 years of experience. Strong writing skills, market research ability, and sales partnership experience are key. An MBA is common at senior levels.
Salary varies significantly by location (San Francisco pays 20% above average, Berlin 35% below), company type (FAANG pays 30% more than startups), and specialization (12% AI premium). Growing +4% YoY. B2B SaaS companies are investing more in product marketing as competition intensifies.
Product Marketing Manager Salary by City
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Product Marketing Manager Salary by Company Type
Skills That Increase PMM Salary
Product Marketing Manager Career Path
PMMs often have marketing or communications backgrounds with 3-6 years of experience. Strong writing skills, market research ability, and sales partnership experience are key. An MBA is common at senior levels.