Assistant Director Program Development Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director Program Development make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director Program Development in the United States is $66,776 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,270
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,487 to $75,933
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,940
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Assistant Director Program Development Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,933 $6,328 $1,460 $37
Average $66,776 $5,565 $1,284 $32
25th Percentile $58,487 $4,874 $1,125 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director Program Development Salaries

An Assistant Director Program Development'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 Do Assistant Director Program Development 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 Assistant Director Program Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,935.
  • California: $73,654.
  • Massachusetts: $72,673.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director Program Developments

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: $84,225
  • San Francisco: $83,397
  • Oakland: $81,547

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director Program Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.33% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Adult Learning (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Adult education is a practice in which adults engage in systematic and sustained self-educating activities in order to gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Leadership 6.33%
Adult Learning 3.76%
Logistics 1.96%
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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 Assistant Director Program Development's salary.
  • Instructional Design: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Organizational Development: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Instructional Design
 $83,471
25%
Organizational Development
 $80,132
20%
Consulting
 $79,464
19%
Alignment
 $76,125
14%
Business Administration
 $75,457
13%
Analysis
 $75,457
13%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director Program Development's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director Program Developments enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Assistant Director Program Development with a Bachelor's Degree is between $56,978 and $61,815).

Assistant Director Program Development Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director Program Development
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 1.4%
Associates 31.9%
Bachelors 66.7%
Masters 31.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Director Program Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director Program Development'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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$58,487
Average $66,776/year
$75,933
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Average $5,565/month
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Average $1,284/week
$1,460
$28
Average $32/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,933 $6,328 $1,460 $37
Average $66,776 $5,565 $1,284 $32
25th Percentile $58,487 $4,874 $1,125 $28

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Salary Trends for Assistant Director Program Development

Salaries for an Assistant Director Program Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,207 in 2023 to around $54,013 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director Program Development salary trends, .

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