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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a UI Programming Manager in California is $143,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.
However, a UI Programming Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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UI Programming Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $156,890 | $13,074 | $3,017 | $75 |
| Average | $143,590 | $11,966 | $2,761 | $69 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,490 | $11,541 | $2,663 | $67 |
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A UI Programming 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 UI Programming 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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level UI Programming Manager | $141,706 |
| Intermediate Level UI Programming Manager | $141,934 |
| Senior Level UI Programming Manager | $142,691 |
| Specialist Level UI Programming Manager | $143,600 |
| Expert Level UI Programming Manager | $146,958 |
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 UI Programming 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:
UI Programming Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $160,741. While startup companies pay approximate $135,983.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $135,983 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $143,818 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $155,224 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $160,741 |
For UI Programming Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 51% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, UI Programming Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view UI Programming Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Networking | $186,667 | $90.0 | 30% |
| Internet | $169,436 | $81.0 | 18% |
| Biotechnology | $165,128 | $79.0 | 15% |
| Energy & Utilities | $157,949 | $76.0 | 10% |
| Insurance | $155,077 | $75.0 | 8% |
Understanding how a UI Programming 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 | $156,890 | $13,074 | $3,017 | $75 |
| Average | $143,590 | $11,966 | $2,761 | $69 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,490 | $11,541 | $2,663 | $67 |
For a UI Programming Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Programming Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $207,400 - a projected growth of 44% over your current level.
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