Program Manager, Product Management Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Manager, Product Management make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Manager, Product Management in the United States is $153,982 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,414
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,754 to $164,677
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,531
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Program Manager, Product Management Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $164,677 $13,723 $3,167 $79
Average $153,982 $12,832 $2,961 $74
25th Percentile $142,754 $11,896 $2,745 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Program Manager, Product Management Salaries

A Program Manager, Product Management'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 Program Manager, Product Management Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Manager, Product Management'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): $149,430
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $151,484
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $153,511
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,870
  • Expert (over 8 years): $157,128
Levels Salary
Entry Level Program Manager, Product Management$149,430
Intermediate Level Program Manager, Product Management$151,484
Senior Level Program Manager, Product Management$153,511
Specialist Level Program Manager, Product Management$155,870
Expert Level Program Manager, Product Management$157,128
$149,430 0 yr
$151,484 < 2 yrs
$153,511 2-4 yrs
$155,870 5-8 yrs
$157,128 > 8 yrs
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How Do Program Manager, Product Management 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 Program Manager, Product Managements. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $170,489.
  • California: $169,842.
  • Massachusetts: $167,579.

Top Paying Cities for Program Manager, Product Managements

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: $194,217
  • San Francisco: $192,308
  • Oakland: $188,043

What Skills Can Increase a Program Manager, Product Management's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Innovation (Mentioned in 18.35% Job Postings): The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
  • User Stories (Mentioned in 0.95% Job Postings): In software development and product management, a user story is an informal, natural language description of one or more features of a software system. User stories are often written from the perspective of an end user or user of a system. They are often recorded on index cards, on Post-it notes, or in project management software. Depending on the project, user stories may be written by various stakeholders including clients, users, managers or development team members. User stories are a type of boundary object. They facilitate sensemaking and communication; that is, they help software teams organize their understanding of the system and its context. User stories are often confused with system requirements. A requirement is a formal description of need; a user story is an informal description of a feature.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Innovation 18.35%
Diversity and Inclusion 1.4%
User Stories 0.95%
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 Program Manager, Product Management's salary.
  • Business Model: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Big Data: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Legal Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Model
$158,601
3%
Big Data
$158,601
3%
Legal Compliance
$158,601
3%
Risk Management
$158,601
3%
Influencing
$157,062
2%
User Research
$157,062
2%
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Program Manager, Product Management Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Manager, Product Management'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

Salary Trends for Program Manager, Product Management

Salaries for a Program Manager, Product Management can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $151,387 in 2023 to around $148,607 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Manager, Product Management salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Manager, Product Management Over Time

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