Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$397,500 / year
≈ $33,150 per month · $191.11 per hour
Low $240,500Average $397,500High $523,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit is a senior executive role that sets strategy and owns results across the function, focused on Technical Project Mgr. Business in the Information Technology job family. The title carries Unit-level responsibility, indicating a unit scope within a department or function.
The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.
Typical experience: 22 to 30 years at the Executive Vice President level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Own a major P&L or a global function with enterprise-wide impact
Serve on the executive leadership team and executive committee
Manage board and audit committee relationships in area of responsibility
Oversee M&A activity, transformation programs, and strategic bets
Set enterprise strategy alongside the CEO and Chief Officers
Build and lead a team of senior VPs and VPs
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$397,500
2027$411,500
2028$426,000
2029$440,500
2030$456,000
2031$472,000
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit make?
The median market pay for a Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit in the United States is about $397,500 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit?
A typical market range for a Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit runs from about $338,000 to $457,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit pays 128% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $174,000).
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How much does a Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit make?
The average base salary for a Executive Vice President Technical Project Mgr. Business Unit in the United States is $397,500 per year, or about $191.11 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $240,500 and $523,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?
The Information Technology job family averages $174,000 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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