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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a HR Programs Manager in Pennsylvania is $119,730 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.
However, a HR Programs Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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HR Programs Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $132,070 | $11,006 | $2,540 | $63 |
| Average | $119,730 | $9,978 | $2,303 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $105,820 | $8,818 | $2,035 | $51 |
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A HR Programs Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a HR Programs Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| HR Data Operations Supervisor | 10+ years | $83,234 |
| HR Data Operations Senior Supervisor | 10+ years | $98,839 |
| HR Programs Manager | 10+ years | $119,722 |
| HR Data Operations Senior Manager | 10+ years | $171,063 |
| HR Data Operations Director | 10+ years | $204,920 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HR Programs Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
HR Programs Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $134,031. While startup companies pay approximate $113,387.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $113,387 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $119,920 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $129,431 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $134,031 |
For HR Programs Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, HR Programs Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HR Programs Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | $149,662 | $72.0 | 25% |
| Energy & Utilities | $143,676 | $69.0 | 20% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $131,703 | $63.0 | 10% |
| Biotechnology | $131,703 | $63.0 | 10% |
| Healthcare | $131,703 | $63.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a HR Programs Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $132,070 | $11,006 | $2,540 | $63 |
| Average | $119,730 | $9,978 | $2,303 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $105,820 | $8,818 | $2,035 | $51 |
For a HR Programs Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the HR Data Operations Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $171,100 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.
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