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A lot of times account managers work on commission so it can be really different depending on structure
Wait really?
Early career, I’d say, salaries are somewhat similar. Later on, account managers tend to pull ahead, but they go more into operations.
I feel like they also have more authority. Makes sense.
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They start close — both typically entry at $50–65k — but diverge significantly as you climb. Account side tends to pull ahead because it's revenue-facing:
Project Manager → Senior PM → Director of PMO: tops out around $100–120k at most agencies
Account Manager → AD → VP Account: can reach $130–160k+ because you own client relationships and renewals
Project management is increasingly being absorbed by operations or hybrid roles, which caps the ceiling. Account side has more political capital because losing a client is visible in a way a missed deadline isn't.
Are you trying to decide between the two tracks, or already on one and evaluating a switch?