What are the main factors that influence an IT Program Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an IT Program Manager's salary?

An IT Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $134,328 for beginners, reaching about $136,606 at mid-level, and approach $141,699 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an IT Program Manager?

IT Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $149,067, California $148,501, Massachusetts $146,522. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for IT Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: IT-Customer Project/Program Management, Senior Manager: $180,393; IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager: $174,481; Program Manager: $143,889; IT-Customer Project/Program Management, Manager: $140,693; It Program Director: $136,123.

IT Program Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an IT Program Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Program Manager in Rhode Island is $139,589 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,438
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,020 to $151,549
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,487

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IT Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,549	$12,629	$2,914	$73
Average	$139,589	$11,632	$2,684	$67
25th Percentile	$128,020	$10,668	$2,462	$62

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Key Factors That Influence IT Program Manager Salaries

An IT 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IT Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Program 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $134,328
Early Career (1-2 years): $134,854
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,606
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,709
Expert (over 8 years): $141,699

Levels	Salary
Entry Level IT Program Manager	$134,328
Intermediate Level IT Program Manager	$134,854
Senior Level IT Program Manager	$136,606
Specialist Level IT Program Manager	$138,709
Expert Level IT Program Manager	$141,699

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How Do IT Program Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 IT Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,067.
California: $148,501.
Massachusetts: $146,522.

District of Columbia $149,067 California $148,501 Massachusetts $146,522 Washington $145,984 New Jersey $145,930 Alaska $145,741 Connecticut $143,883 New York $143,129

Hawaii $140,719 Rhode Island $139,589 Maryland $138,821 Minnesota $137,771 Colorado $137,367 Illinois $137,232 Oregon $136,721 Delaware $136,344

New Hampshire $136,107 Virginia $135,576 Pennsylvania $134,028 Nevada $133,247 North Dakota $132,991 Michigan $132,588 Wisconsin $132,439 Vermont $132,143

Texas $131,322 Maine $131,268 Arizona $131,187 Ohio $131,093 Georgia $129,854 Indiana $129,235 Wyoming $129,114 Utah $128,926

Iowa $128,845 Kansas $128,198 Louisiana $128,010 North Carolina $127,943 Missouri $127,916 Florida $127,391 Montana $127,108 Nebraska $126,839

Kentucky $126,691 South Carolina $126,152 Tennessee $125,815 Idaho $125,681 New Mexico $124,698 Oklahoma $124,483 Alabama $123,688 South Dakota $122,355

Arkansas $121,628 West Virginia $121,238 Mississippi $120,067

Top Paying Cities for IT 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:

Adamsville: $141,877
Albion: $139,521
Ashaway: $142,416

Adamsville, RI $141,877 Albion, RI $139,521 Ashaway, RI $142,416 Barrington, RI $139,521 Block Island, RI $141,675 Bradford, RI $142,322 Bristol, RI $139,387 Carolina, RI $141,164

Charlestown, RI $141,312 Chepachet, RI $139,252 Clayville, RI $139,387 Coventry, RI $139,252 West Greenwich, RI $139,158 East Greenwich, RI $139,346 Exeter, RI $142,322 Fiskeville, RI $139,521

Forestdale, RI $139,387 Foster, RI $139,158 Glendale, RI $139,158 Greene, RI $140,719 Greenville, RI $139,521 Harmony, RI $139,481 Harrisville, RI $139,252 Hope, RI $139,521

Hope Valley, RI $142,416 Hopkinton, RI $142,456 Jamestown, RI $141,029 Kenyon, RI $142,281 Little Compton, RI $141,823 Manville, RI $139,521 Mapleville, RI $139,158 Newport, RI $141,056

Middletown, RI $141,648 North Kingstown, RI $139,117 North Scituate, RI $139,481 Oakland, RI $139,292 Pascoag, RI $139,212 Pawtucket, RI $139,521 Central Falls, RI $139,521 Cumberland, RI $139,521

Lincoln, RI $139,521 Portsmouth, RI $140,491 Prudence Island, RI $139,252 Rockville, RI $142,456 Saunderstown, RI $141,110 Shannock, RI $142,241 Slatersville, RI $139,387 Slocum, RI $141,110

Tiverton, RI $141,918 Wakefield, RI $140,962 Kingston, RI $140,989 Narragansett, RI $141,016 Peace Dale, RI $140,962 Warren, RI $139,481 Warwick, RI $139,521 Westerly, RI $142,497

West Kingston, RI $141,070 West Warwick, RI $139,521 Wood River Junction, RI $142,322 Woonsocket, RI $139,387 North Smithfield, RI $139,481 Wyoming, RI $142,281 Providence, RI $139,521 Cranston, RI $139,521

North Providence, RI $139,521 East Providence, RI $139,521 Riverside, RI $139,521 Rumford, RI $139,521 Smithfield, RI $139,521 Johnston, RI $139,521

IT Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT 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 January 01, 2026

$128,020

Average $139,589/year

$151,549

$10,668

Average $11,632/month

$12,629

$2,462

Average $2,684/week

$2,914

$62

Average $67/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,549	$12,629	$2,914	$73
Average	$139,589	$11,632	$2,684	$67
25th Percentile	$128,020	$10,668	$2,462	$62

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