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Hourly Wage for Applications Programming Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Applications Programming Manager?

As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Applications Programming Manager in the United States is $73, which translates to an annual salary of about $151,796.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68 to $78 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64 per hour
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Applications Programming Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $162,723 $13,560 $3,129 $78
Average $151,796 $12,650 $2,919 $73
25th Percentile $142,205 $11,850 $2,735 $68
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Key Factors That Influence Applications Programming Manager Salaries

An Applications 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Applications Programming Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications 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:

  • Applications Programmer V (7-10 years): $166,826
  • Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years): $134,146
  • Applications Programming Manager (10+ years): $151,796
  • Applications Programming Senior Manager (10+ years): $176,820
  • Applications Programming Director (10+ years): $197,027
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Applications Programmer V7-10 years$166,826
Applications Programming Supervisor10+ years$134,146
Applications Programming Manager10+ years$151,796
Applications Programming Senior Manager10+ years$176,820
Applications Programming Director10+ years$197,027
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Top Paying Cities for Applications Programming Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $191,460
  • San Francisco: $189,578
  • Oakland: $185,373

What Skills Can Increase an Applications Programming Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 10.71% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Application Support (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): Applications support is a service that ensures the operational processes in a business run smoothly and enables users to conduct their business.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 10.71%
Application Support 2.19%
Azure 1.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Applications Programming Manager's salary.
  • People Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Business Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
People Management
$160,904
6%
Partnering
$157,868
4%
Business Analysis
$157,868
4%
Products and Services
$156,350
3%
Alignment
$156,350
3%
Change Management
$156,350
3%
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How Education impacts an Applications Programming Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Applications Programming Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Applications Programming Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $149,605 and $157,999).

Applications Programming Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Applications Programming Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 5.1%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 58.2%
Masters 24.5%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Applications Programming Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

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FAQ about Applications Programming Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Applications Programming Manager?

Manages teams and implements policies and procedures related to the design, analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications. Enhances operations by establishing metrics, analyzing processes, and implementing standard methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables. Reviews development proposals, projects, timelines, resources, and costs. Leads feedback processes for peer reviews, code reviews, and design reviews. Establishes a performance culture by incorporating individual and team coaching and mentoring to achieve excellence. May manage outsourcing budgets, vendors, or off-shore resources. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

2. What are the skills of Applications Programming Manager

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Project Management: Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.

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Application Support: Applications support is a service that ensures the operational processes in a business run smoothly and enables users to conduct their business.

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Azure: Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.

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