(Midwest) APM to PM job offer

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I got an offer from a smaller company for a pm title for 105k. I currently am an APM at my company at 90k with better benefits than the new company. I have a truck (and a stipend program that’s much better if I did want to trade in my truck), better health insurance, a 401k match at my current job and the offer has a profit sharing program in lieu of a 401k match and a decent vehicle stipend plan (I pay for everything except gas + $500 stipend).

I would do smaller jobs but I would be the PM. I’m 6 years into my career and want to make a path towards PM but I’m not necessarily sure this is it. They’re looking for a full blown PM (which I’m not afraid to take on the challenge) but I’m starting to think it’s financially a wash especially if I get a raise next year. I originally asked for more but they said this was the best they could do.

When I get promoted to PM at my current job I will get paid more than this offer (I talk to people here) but it’s a matter of when that happens. The projects at my current job are more interesting and fulfilling but we travel a lot more and I’m concerned my next job (which I’ve been told is a pm opportunity) will not be close to home. What do you guys think?

Posted Jul 10, 2026, 5:53 PM UTC

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