Assistant Director, Programming Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director, Programming make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director, Programming in the United States is $66,124 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,393
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,912 to $75,163
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,436
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Assistant Director, Programming Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,163 $6,264 $1,445 $36
Average $66,124 $5,510 $1,272 $32
25th Percentile $57,912 $4,826 $1,114 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director, Programming Salaries

An Assistant Director, Programming'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, Programming 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, Programmings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,212.
  • California: $72,934.
  • Massachusetts: $71,962.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director, Programmings

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: $83,402
  • San Francisco: $82,489
  • Oakland: $80,750

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director, Programming'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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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.33%
Adult Learning 3.76%
Logistics 1.96%
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 Assistant Director, Programming'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
$82,655
25%
Organizational Development
$79,348
20%
Consulting
$78,687
19%
Alignment
$75,381
14%
Business Administration
$74,720
13%
Analysis
$74,720
13%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director, Programming's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director, Programmings 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, Programming with a Bachelor's Degree is between $56,978 and $61,815).

Assistant Director, Programming Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director, Programming
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, Programming Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director, Programming'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Director, Programming

Salaries for an Assistant Director, Programming can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,654 in 2023 to around $53,462 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director, Programming salary trends, .

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