Program Scheduler Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Scheduler make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Scheduler in the United States is $64,996 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,337
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,059 to $72,502
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,923
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Program Scheduler Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,502 $6,042 $1,394 $35
Average $64,996 $5,416 $1,250 $31
25th Percentile $56,059 $4,672 $1,078 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Program Scheduler Salaries

A Program Scheduler'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 Program Scheduler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Scheduler'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): $64,444
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,562
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,080
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,094
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,958
Levels Salary
Program S... Level Program Scheduler$64,444
Productio... Level Program Scheduler$76,562
Productio... Level Program Scheduler$93,080
Productio... Level Program Scheduler$109,094
Productio... Level Program Scheduler$94,958
$64,444 0 yr
$76,562 < 2 yrs
$93,080 2-4 yrs
$109,094 5-8 yrs
$94,958 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Program Schedulers

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: $81,979
  • San Francisco: $81,173
  • Oakland: $79,373

What Skills Can Increase a Program Scheduler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 14% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Store Operations (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): Retail operations are the activities that allow online and physical stores to function. The aim of retail operations is to enhance the customer shopping experience and lower the retailer's costs.
  • MRP (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): A system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product. Production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 14%
Store Operations 1.45%
MRP 1.05%
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 Scheduler's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$76,045
17%
Supply Chain
$72,145
11%
Alignment
$72,145
11%
Coaching
$72,145
11%
Analysis
$72,145
11%
Help Desk
$71,495
10%
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How Education impacts a Program Scheduler's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Program Schedulers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Program Scheduler with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,099 and $65,195).

Program Scheduler Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Program Scheduler
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 35.7%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 41.4%
Masters 7.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Program Scheduler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Scheduler'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 Program Scheduler

Salaries for a Program Scheduler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,837 in 2023 to around $56,448 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Scheduler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Scheduler Over Time

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2024 $56,754
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