Affordable Housing Program Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Affordable Housing Program Manager make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Affordable Housing Program Manager in the United States is $50,570 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,936
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,366 to $55,996
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,627
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Affordable Housing Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,996 $4,666 $1,077 $27
Average $50,570 $4,214 $973 $24
25th Percentile $45,366 $3,780 $872 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Affordable Housing Program Manager Salaries

An Affordable Housing 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.

How Experience Level Affects Affordable Housing Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Affordable Housing 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): $47,361
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,611
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,193
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,817
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,324
Levels Salary
Entry Level Affordable Housing Program Manager$47,361
Intermediate Level Affordable Housing Program Manager$47,611
Senior Level Affordable Housing Program Manager$48,193
Specialist Level Affordable Housing Program Manager$49,817
Expert Level Affordable Housing Program Manager$51,324
$47,361 0 yr
$47,611 < 2 yrs
$48,193 2-4 yrs
$49,817 5-8 yrs
$51,324 > 8 yrs
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How Do Affordable Housing 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 Affordable Housing Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,992.
  • California: $55,779.
  • Massachusetts: $55,036.

Top Paying Cities for Affordable Housing 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: $63,784
  • San Francisco: $63,086
  • Oakland: $61,757

What Skills Can Increase an Affordable Housing Program Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.81% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.19% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Planning 7.81%
Microsoft Office 3.19%
Economics 1.37%
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 Affordable Housing Program Manager's salary.
  • Delegating: Can increase your salary by up to 39%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Delegating
 $70,293
39%
Leadership
 $55,627
10%
Coordination
 $54,110
7%
Coaching
 $54,110
7%
Accountability
 $53,099
5%
Medication Administration
 $53,099
5%
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How Education impacts an Affordable Housing Program Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Affordable Housing Program Managers 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 an Affordable Housing Program Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,576 and $46,197).

Affordable Housing Program Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Affordable Housing Program Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.8%
High School 10.8%
Associates 8.1%
Bachelors 43.2%
Masters 37.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Affordable Housing Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Affordable Housing 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.

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$45,366
Average $50,570/year
$55,996
$3,780
Average $4,214/month
$4,666
$872
Average $973/week
$1,077
$22
Average $24/hour
$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $55,996 $4,666 $1,077 $27
Average $50,570 $4,214 $973 $24
25th Percentile $45,366 $3,780 $872 $22

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Salary Trends for Affordable Housing Program Manager

Salaries for an Affordable Housing Program Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $69,715 in 2023 to around $69,799 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Affordable Housing Program Manager salary trends, .

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