Nonprofit Program Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Nonprofit Program Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nonprofit Program Manager in the United States is $71,686 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Nonprofit Program Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,012
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,117 to $77,614
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,226
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Nonprofit Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,614 $6,468 $1,493 $37
Average $71,686 $5,974 $1,379 $34
25th Percentile $64,117 $5,343 $1,233 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Nonprofit Program Manager Salaries

A Nonprofit Program 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.

Top Paying Cities for Nonprofit Program 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: $90,417
  • San Francisco: $89,528
  • Oakland: $87,542

What Skills Can Increase a Nonprofit Program Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.16% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.16%
Preventative Maintenance 2.81%
HVAC 1.56%
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 a Nonprofit Program Manager's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
$82,438
15%
Alignment
$75,987
6%
Commitment
$75,270
5%
SOP
$75,270
5%
Analysis
$75,270
5%
ISO
$75,270
5%
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How Education impacts a Nonprofit Program Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nonprofit Program Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Nonprofit Program Manager with a No Diploma is between $74,850 and $80,087).

Nonprofit Program Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nonprofit Program Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 33.1%
Associates 53.3%
Bachelors 11.7%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Nonprofit Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nonprofit Program 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nonprofit Program Manager

Salaries for a Nonprofit Program Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,806 in 2023 to around $81,977 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nonprofit Program Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nonprofit Program Manager Over Time

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2023
$83,806
2024
$83,291
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2024 $83,291
2025 $81,977
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