What are the main factors that influence a DEI Program Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for DEI Program Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for DEI Program Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A DEI Program Manager's salary?

A DEI Program Manager's salary grows with experience: an Inclusion and Diversity Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $165,418, an Inclusion and Diversity Supervisor (10+ years)earns $121,484, an DEI Program Manager (10+ years)earns $150,818, an Inclusion and Diversity Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $189,134, an Inclusion and Diversity Director (10+ years)earns $231,107,

What are the highest paying states for a DEI Program Manager?

DEI Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DEI Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $155,163, California $154,574, Massachusetts $152,514. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of DEI Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for DEI Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: DEI Director: $211,063; DEI Senior Manager: $172,733; DEI Specialist V: $151,083; Program Manager: $143,976; DEI Manager: $137,719.

DEI Program Manager Salary in Washington

How much does a DEI Program Manager make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a DEI Program Manager in Washington is $151,954 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $181,452
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,012 to $167,394
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,409

10% $123,409

50% (Median) $151,954

90% $181,452

DEI Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,394	$13,950	$3,219	$80
Average	$151,954	$12,663	$2,922	$73
25th Percentile	$137,012	$11,418	$2,635	$66

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Key Factors That Influence DEI Program Manager Salaries

A DEI 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects DEI Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DEI 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): $165,418
Early Career (1-2 years): $121,484
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,818
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $189,134
Expert (over 8 years): $231,107

Levels	Salary
Inclusion... Level DEI Program Manager	$165,418
Inclusion... Level DEI Program Manager	$121,484
DEI Progr... Level DEI Program Manager	$150,818
Inclusion... Level DEI Program Manager	$189,134
Inclusion... Level DEI Program Manager	$231,107

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How Do DEI 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 DEI Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $155,163.
California: $154,574.
Massachusetts: $152,514.

District of Columbia $155,163 California $154,574 Massachusetts $152,514 Washington $151,954 New Jersey $151,898 Alaska $151,702 Connecticut $149,768 New York $148,983

Hawaii $146,474 Rhode Island $145,297 Maryland $144,498 Minnesota $143,405 Colorado $142,985 Illinois $142,845 Oregon $142,312 Delaware $141,920

New Hampshire $141,673 Virginia $141,121 Pennsylvania $139,509 Nevada $138,697 North Dakota $138,430 Michigan $138,010 Wisconsin $137,856 Vermont $137,547

Texas $136,693 Maine $136,637 Arizona $136,552 Ohio $136,454 Georgia $135,165 Indiana $134,520 Wyoming $134,394 Utah $134,198

Iowa $134,114 Kansas $133,441 Louisiana $133,245 North Carolina $133,175 Missouri $133,147 Florida $132,600 Montana $132,306 Nebraska $132,026

Kentucky $131,872 South Carolina $131,311 Tennessee $130,961 Idaho $130,821 New Mexico $129,798 Oklahoma $129,573 Alabama $128,747 South Dakota $127,359

Arkansas $126,602 West Virginia $126,196 Mississippi $124,977

Top Paying Cities for DEI 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:

Auburn: $151,767
Federal Way: $151,702
Bellevue: $154,820

Auburn, WA $151,767

Federal Way, WA $151,702

Bellevue, WA $154,820

Black Diamond, WA $150,956

Bothell, WA $154,087

Burton, WA $151,980

Carnation, WA $151,809

Duvall, WA $152,310

Edmonds, WA $153,602

Enumclaw, WA $148,750

Fall City, WA $152,488

Hobart, WA $151,902

Issaquah, WA $153,017

Kenmore, WA $154,406

Kent, WA $151,901

Kirkland, WA $154,722

Lynnwood, WA $153,289

Maple Valley, WA $151,769

Medina, WA $154,863

Mercer Island, WA $154,810

Mountlake Terrace, WA $153,703

North Bend, WA $150,292

Pacific, WA $151,681

Preston, WA $152,726

Ravensdale, WA $150,554

Redmond, WA $154,499

Redondo, WA $151,873

Renton, WA $153,539

Rollingbay, WA $152,987

Seahurst, WA $153,822

Snoqualmie, WA $151,432

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $146,959

Vashon, WA $152,090

Woodinville, WA $153,564

Sammamish, WA $153,970

Mill Creek, WA $152,615

Seattle, WA $154,911

Bainbridge Island, WA $153,207

Everett, WA $152,767

Acme, WA $144,842

Anacortes, WA $146,207

Blakely Island, WA $145,205

Arlington, WA $150,624

Baring, WA $149,450

Bellingham, WA $144,653

Blaine, WA $144,351

Bow, WA $144,993

Burlington, WA $145,800

Clearlake, WA $146,621

Clinton, WA $152,324

Concrete, WA $145,060

Conway, WA $148,868

Coupeville, WA $149,604

Custer, WA $144,519

Darrington, WA $145,123

Deer Harbor, WA $145,290

Deming, WA $144,795

Eastsound, WA $144,725

Everson, WA $144,547

Ferndale, WA $144,587

Freeland, WA $151,503

Friday Harbor, WA $145,559

Gold Bar, WA $149,766

Granite Falls, WA $150,421

Greenbank, WA $151,027

Hamilton, WA $146,303

Index, WA $147,523

La Conner, WA $146,944

Lake Stevens, WA $152,744

North Lakewood, WA $151,756

Langley, WA $151,973

Lopez Island, WA $145,876

Lummi Island, WA $144,668

Lyman, WA $146,250

Lynden, WA $144,525

Maple Falls, WA $144,475

Marblemount, WA $144,776

Marysville, WA $152,772

Monroe, WA $151,512

Mount Vernon, WA $147,209

Mukilteo, WA $152,699

Nooksack, WA $144,528

Oak Harbor, WA $147,946

Olga, WA $144,916

Orcas, WA $145,177

Point Roberts, WA $144,047

Camano Island, WA $150,325

Rockport, WA $142,835

Sedro Woolley, WA $145,877

Shaw Island, WA $145,426

Silvana, WA $151,503

Skykomish, WA $146,813

Snohomish, WA $152,227

Stanwood, WA $150,938

Startup, WA $150,607

Sultan, WA $150,722

Sumas, WA $144,477

Waldron, WA $144,724

Anderson Island, WA $150,544

Ashford, WA $147,720

Beaver, WA $143,676

Bremerton, WA $152,080

Silverdale, WA $151,826

Brinnon, WA $150,203

Buckley, WA $150,728

Burley, WA $151,564

Carbonado, WA $149,420

Carlsborg, WA $146,759

Chimacum, WA $150,161

Clallam Bay, WA $143,698

Dupont, WA $150,264

Eatonville, WA $149,026

Gig Harbor, WA $151,063

Elbe, WA $148,170

Forks, WA $143,934

Fox Island, WA $151,466

Glenoma, WA $146,044

Graham, WA $150,683

Port Hadlock, WA $150,118

Hansville, WA $151,510

Indianola, WA $153,554

Joyce, WA $144,248

Kapowsin, WA $150,145

Keyport, WA $152,329

Kingston, WA $152,632

La Grande, WA $148,819

Lakebay, WA $150,695

La Push, WA $144,207

Longbranch, WA $150,062

Sumner, WA $151,383

Manchester, WA $153,306

Milton, WA $151,616

Mineral, WA $146,665

Morton, WA $146,216

Neah Bay, WA $143,862

Nordland, WA $150,461

Olalla, WA $151,741

Orting, WA $150,491

Packwood, WA $143,416

Port Angeles, WA $146,755

Port Gamble, WA $152,013

Port Ludlow, WA $151,158

Port Orchard, WA $152,172

Port Townsend, WA $149,527

Poulsbo, WA $152,384

Puyallup, WA $151,609

Quilcene, WA $150,527

Randle, WA $144,615

Retsil, WA $152,105

Seabeck, WA $151,461

Sekiu, WA $143,701

Sequim, WA $147,872

South Colby, WA $152,632

South Prairie, WA $150,756

Southworth, WA $153,261

Spanaway, WA $151,032

Steilacoom, WA $151,025

Bonney Lake, WA $151,184

Suquamish, WA $153,072

Tracyton, WA $152,144

Vaughn, WA $150,683

Wauna, WA $151,337

Wilkeson, WA $150,237

Longmire, WA $146,138

Paradise Inn, WA $146,022

Tacoma, WA $151,575

Camp Murray, WA $151,166

Mcchord Afb, WA $151,564

Lakewood, WA $151,549

University Place, WA $151,574

Olympia, WA $148,590

Lacey, WA $148,928

Tumwater, WA $148,651

Aberdeen, WA $146,228

Adna, WA $146,750

Allyn, WA $150,516

Amanda Park, WA $144,599

Bay Center, WA $144,737

Belfair, WA $150,820

Bucoda, WA $148,600

Centralia, WA $148,369

Chehalis, WA $147,664

Cinebar, WA $147,443

Copalis Beach, WA $144,906

Copalis Crossing, WA $144,654

Cosmopolis, WA $147,046

Curtis, WA $145,667

Doty, WA $147,164

East Olympia, WA $148,853

Elma, WA $148,462

Ethel, WA $146,330

Galvin, WA $148,282

Grapeview, WA $149,901

Grayland, WA $144,852

Hoodsport, WA $149,431

Hoquiam, WA $145,769

Humptulips, WA $145,164

Lebam, WA $145,541

Lilliwaup, WA $150,173

Littlerock, WA $148,597

Mccleary, WA $148,630

Mckenna, WA $149,277

Malone, WA $148,443

Matlock, WA $148,509

Menlo, WA $145,619

Moclips, WA $144,671

Montesano, WA $147,908

Mossyrock, WA $145,188

Napavine, WA $147,283

Neilton, WA $145,034

Oakville, WA $148,305

Ocean Shores, WA $145,100

Onalaska, WA $147,461

Pacific Beach, WA $144,679

Pe Ell, WA $145,978

Quinault, WA $145,426

Rainier, WA $148,850

Raymond, WA $145,797

Rochester, WA $148,354

Roy, WA $150,039

Ryderwood, WA $144,989

Salkum, WA $146,233

Satsop, WA $148,174

Shelton, WA $149,096

Silver Creek, WA $146,183

South Bend, WA $144,672

Taholah, WA $144,504

Tahuya, WA $149,927

Tenino, WA $148,710

Tokeland, WA $144,990

Toledo, WA $145,612

Union, WA $149,510

Vader, WA $145,506

Westport, WA $145,153

Winlock, WA $146,166

Yelm, WA $148,768

Amboy, WA $145,677

Appleton, WA $142,915

Ariel, WA $145,294

Battle Ground, WA $146,090

Bingen, WA $144,154

Brush Prairie, WA $146,274

Camas, WA $146,261

Carrolls, WA $145,056

Carson, WA $145,261

Castle Rock, WA $145,178

Cathlamet, WA $144,682

Centerville, WA $142,417

Chinook, WA $143,571

Cougar, WA $144,641

Dallesport, WA $142,717

Glenwood, WA $142,817

Goldendale, WA $142,370

Grays River, WA $144,519

Heisson, WA $146,006

Husum, WA $143,821

Ilwaco, WA $143,655

Kalama, WA $145,119

Kelso, WA $145,377

Klickitat, WA $142,720

La Center, WA $145,968

Long Beach, WA $143,935

Longview, WA $145,292

Lyle, WA $142,789

Nahcotta, WA $143,910

Naselle, WA $144,061

North Bonneville, WA $145,097

Ocean Park, WA $144,688

Oysterville, WA $144,233

Ridgefield, WA $146,127

Rosburg, WA $143,885

Seaview, WA $143,864

Silverlake, WA $145,234

Skamokawa, WA $144,276

Stevenson, WA $145,041

Toutle, WA $144,850

Trout Lake, WA $143,506

Underwood, WA $144,072

Vancouver, WA $146,692

Wahkiacus, WA $142,546

Washougal, WA $145,960

White Salmon, WA $143,667

Wishram, WA $142,381

Woodland, WA $145,625

Yacolt, WA $145,758

Wenatchee, WA $142,459

East Wenatchee, WA $142,272

Ardenvoir, WA $142,417

Brewster, WA $141,994

Bridgeport, WA $141,824

Carlton, WA $142,039

Cashmere, WA $142,424

Chelan, WA $142,182

Chelan Falls, WA $142,255

Conconully, WA $141,918

Dryden, WA $142,640

Entiat, WA $142,241

Ephrata, WA $141,718

George, WA $142,475

Leavenworth, WA $143,331

Loomis, WA $141,923

Malaga, WA $142,485

Malott, WA $141,967

Mansfield, WA $141,365

Manson, WA $142,217

Marlin, WA $141,079

Mazama, WA $142,068

Methow, WA $141,885

Monitor, WA $142,388

Moses Lake, WA $141,760

Okanogan, WA $141,826

Omak, WA $141,956

Orondo, WA $142,040

Oroville, WA $142,129

Palisades, WA $141,616

Pateros, WA $141,939

Peshastin, WA $142,329

Quincy, WA $142,227

Riverside, WA $141,923

Rock Island, WA $141,970

Soap Lake, WA $141,505

Stehekin, WA $142,105

Stratford, WA $141,150

Tonasket, WA $142,000

Twisp, WA $142,134

Warden, WA $142,297

Waterville, WA $141,648

Wauconda, WA $141,833

Wilson Creek, WA $141,010

Winthrop, WA $142,180

Yakima, WA $140,925

Brownstown, WA $140,925

Buena, WA $141,342

Cle Elum, WA $143,274

Cowiche, WA $140,925

Easton, WA $145,545

Ellensburg, WA $141,071

Naches, WA $143,213

Grandview, WA $144,702

Granger, WA $143,065

Harrah, WA $140,925

Kittitas, WA $141,048

Mabton, WA $143,254

Moxee, WA $141,379

Outlook, WA $143,058

Parker, WA $140,967

Ronald, WA $144,032

Roslyn, WA $143,859

Selah, WA $140,925

South Cle Elum, WA $143,925

Sunnyside, WA $145,313

Thorp, WA $141,544

Tieton, WA $140,925

Toppenish, WA $142,734

Vantage, WA $142,406

Wapato, WA $141,027

White Swan, WA $141,275

Zillah, WA $141,550

Airway Heights, WA $142,887

Chattaroy, WA $142,709

Cheney, WA $142,695

Colbert, WA $142,825

Deer Park, WA $142,678

Edwall, WA $142,511

Elk, WA $142,409

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $142,867

Fairfield, WA $142,552

Ford, WA $142,577

Four Lakes, WA $142,869

Greenacres, WA $142,779

Lamont, WA $142,229

Latah, WA $142,330

Liberty Lake, WA $142,705

Marshall, WA $142,887

Mead, WA $142,720

Medical Lake, WA $142,800

Mica, WA $142,782

Newman Lake, WA $142,625

Nine Mile Falls, WA $142,811

Otis Orchards, WA $142,762

Reardan, WA $142,685

Rockford, WA $142,661

Spangle, WA $142,720

Sprague, WA $142,256

Tekoa, WA $142,117

Tumtum, WA $142,632

Valleyford, WA $142,829

Veradale, WA $142,860

Waverly, WA $142,503

Wellpinit, WA $142,405

Addy, WA $142,206

Albion, WA $142,023

Almira, WA $141,124

Belmont, WA $141,886

Benge, WA $141,795

Boyds, WA $141,860

Chewelah, WA $142,325

Clayton, WA $142,584

Colfax, WA $142,005

Colton, WA $141,075

Colville, WA $142,029

Coulee City, WA $141,223

Coulee Dam, WA $141,642

Creston, WA $141,655

Curlew, WA $141,928

Cusick, WA $141,440

Danville, WA $141,889

Davenport, WA $142,228

Electric City, WA $141,602

Elmer City, WA $141,973

Endicott, WA $142,084

Evans, WA $142,040

Farmington, WA $141,697

Fruitland, WA $142,178

Garfield, WA $141,819

Gifford, WA $142,066

Grand Coulee, WA $141,515

Harrington, WA $142,085

Hartline, WA $141,021

Hay, WA $141,647

Hunters, WA $142,089

Inchelium, WA $141,749

Ione, WA $141,033

Keller, WA $141,476

Kettle Falls, WA $141,953

Lacrosse, WA $141,795

Lamona, WA $141,611

Laurier, WA $141,851

Lincoln, WA $142,074

Loon Lake, WA $142,462

Malden, WA $142,471

Malo, WA $142,016

Marcus, WA $142,471

Metaline, WA $141,661

Metaline Falls, WA $140,841

Mohler, WA $141,973

Nespelem, WA $141,654

Newport, WA $141,882

Northport, WA $142,047

Oakesdale, WA $142,169

Odessa, WA $141,327

Orient, WA $141,816

Palouse, WA $141,585

Pullman, WA $141,502

Republic, WA $141,864

Rice, WA $142,001

Ritzville, WA $141,914

Rosalia, WA $142,514

Saint John, WA $142,211

Springdale, WA $142,402

Steptoe, WA $142,874

Thornton, WA $142,241

Uniontown, WA $140,939

Usk, WA $141,742

Valley, WA $142,340

Wilbur, WA $141,553

Spokane, WA $142,887

Pasco, WA $147,203

Benton City, WA $147,181

Beverly, WA $142,846

Bickleton, WA $142,462

Burbank, WA $147,724

College Place, WA $144,710

Connell, WA $144,259

Dayton, WA $141,875

Dixie, WA $143,213

Eltopia, WA $146,390

Hooper, WA $141,487

Kahlotus, WA $142,677

Kennewick, WA $148,590

Lind, WA $141,931

Mesa, WA $145,971

Othello, WA $143,559

Paterson, WA $145,484

Plymouth, WA $147,853

Pomeroy, WA $141,861

Prescott, WA $144,044

Mattawa, WA $143,915

Prosser, WA $145,744

Richland, WA $147,722

West Richland, WA $147,723

Roosevelt, WA $141,767

Royal City, WA $142,700

Starbuck, WA $142,273

Touchet, WA $146,229

Waitsburg, WA $142,793

Walla Walla, WA $144,077

Wallula, WA $147,368

Washtucna, WA $141,694

Anatone, WA $140,685

Asotin, WA $141,108

Clarkston, WA $141,436

DEI Program Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For DEI Program Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, DEI Program Manager positions in Software & Networking or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view DEI Program Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a DEI Program Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$227,931	$110.0	50%
Biotechnology	$212,735	$102.0	40%
Business Services	$205,138	$99.0	35%
Chemicals	$197,540	$95.0	30%
Construction	$189,942	$91.0	25%

DEI Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DEI 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.

$137,012

Average $151,954/year

$167,394

$11,418

Average $12,663/month

$13,950

$2,635

Average $2,922/week

$3,219

$66

Average $73/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,394	$13,950	$3,219	$80
Average	$151,954	$12,663	$2,922	$73
25th Percentile	$137,012	$11,418	$2,635	$66

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