Program Manager/ Asset Management Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Manager/ Asset Management make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Manager/ Asset Management in the United States is $147,815 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $181,628
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,966 to $165,514
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,268
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI-Powered Talent
View as table View as graph 25% $134,966 10% $123,268 90% $181,628 75% $165,514 $147,815 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Program Manager/ Asset Management Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $165,514 $13,793 $3,183 $80
Average $147,815 $12,318 $2,843 $71
25th Percentile $134,966 $11,247 $2,596 $65
Check out Program Manager/ Asset Management Job Openings in the United States
Asset Management Product Summer Analyst Program

JPMorgan Chase - Columbus, OH

Asset Management

Chase - Columbus, OH

Asset&amp Wealth Management Risk Summer Analyst Program

JPMorgan Chase - Columbus, OH

Vice President Program Management

Confidential - Columbus, OH

Search More Program Manager/ Asset Management Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Program Manager/ Asset Management Salaries

A Program Manager/ Asset Management'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 Manager/ Asset Management Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Manager/ Asset Management'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): $141,781
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,349
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,295
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,620
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,513
Levels Salary
Entry Level Program Manager/ Asset Management$141,781
Intermediate Level Program Manager/ Asset Management$142,349
Senior Level Program Manager/ Asset Management$143,295
Specialist Level Program Manager/ Asset Management$144,620
Expert Level Program Manager/ Asset Management$146,513
$141,781 0 yr
$142,349 < 2 yrs
$143,295 2-4 yrs
$144,620 5-8 yrs
$146,513 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Program Manager/ Asset Management 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 Program Manager/ Asset Managements. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $163,661.
  • California: $163,040.
  • Massachusetts: $160,867.

Top Paying Cities for Program Manager/ Asset Managements

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: $186,439
  • San Francisco: $184,398
  • Oakland: $180,512

What Skills Can Increase a Program Manager/ Asset Management's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.53% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.53%
Scrum 1.25%
Continuous Improvement 1.01%
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 Manager/ Asset Management's salary.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Software Development
$159,640
8%
Scrum
$158,162
7%
Product Development
$158,162
7%
Computer Science
$156,684
6%
Change Management
$155,206
5%
Supply Chain
$155,206
5%
Get Latest Data

Program Manager/ Asset Management Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Program Manager/ Asset Management roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 68% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Program Manager/ Asset Management positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Program Manager/ Asset Management as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Program Manager/ Asset Management

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$192,160$92.030%
Pharmaceuticals$184,769$89.025%
Financial Services$177,378$85.020%
Internet$171,465$82.016%
Biotechnology$169,987$82.015%

How Education impacts a Program Manager/ Asset Management's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Program Manager/ Asset Managements 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 a Program Manager/ Asset Management with a Bachelor's Degree is between $143,102 and $154,962).

Program Manager/ Asset Management Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Program Manager/ Asset Management
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 4.0%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 51.7%
Doctorate 3.1%
view as graph

Program Manager/ Asset Management Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Manager/ Asset Management'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 Program Manager/ Asset Management

Salaries for a Program Manager/ Asset Management can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $123,484 in 2023 to around $121,974 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Manager/ Asset Management salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Manager/ Asset Management Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$123,484
2024
$123,074
2025
$121,974
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $123,484
2024 $123,074
2025 $121,974
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Program Manager/ Asset Management

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Program Manager/ Asset Management

Here are companies hiring for Program Manager/ Asset Management and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Program Manager/ Asset Management Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Program Manager/ Asset Management job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
  • Arkansas Best Corporation

    Columbus, OH

    Arkansas Best Corporation | Columbus, OH

    When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. During this 20-week program, you will be trained on ev... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Technical Program Management. About the Company. Online sampling marketplace catering to beauty products. Industry. Information Technology ... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Commercial Program Management. About the Company. Clinical-stage biotechnology company developing and commercializing therapies for serious... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Commercial Program Management. About the Company. Clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for serious autoimmune and rare... more

    5 Days Ago

  • ArcBest

    Columbus, OH

    ArcBest | Columbus, OH

    Operations Supervisor. When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. During this 20-week program, yo... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Sherwin Williams

    Columbus, OH

    Sherwin Williams | Columbus, OH

    Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program. The Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level po... more

    3 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

FAQ about Program Manager/ Asset Management

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Program Manager/ Asset Management?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Program Manager/ Asset Management roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst