What are the main factors that influence a Programming 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 Programming Manager?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Programming Manager roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

How does experience change A Programming Manager's salary?

A Programming Manager's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $164,482, an Applications Programming Supervisor (10+ years)earns $132,142, an Programming Manager (10+ years)earns $151,207, an Applications Programming Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $176,786, an Applications Programming Director (10+ years)earns $194,105,

What are the highest paying states for a Programming Manager?

Programming Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Programming Manager roles are District of Columbia $172,620, California $171,965, Massachusetts $169,674. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Programming Manager roles make?

Salaries for Programming Manager level roles vary by specialization: Operating Systems Programming Manager: $161,700; IT Systems Programming Manager: $161,690; Software Systems Programming Manager: $161,620; Applications Programming Project Manager: $153,500; Applications Programming Manager: $153,457.

Programming Manager Salary in Maine

How much does a Programming Manager make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Programming Manager in Maine is $152,009 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,858
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,401 to $162,923
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,653

10% $133,653

50% (Median) $152,009

90% $172,858

Programming Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,923	$13,577	$3,133	$78
Average	$152,009	$12,667	$2,923	$73
25th Percentile	$142,401	$11,867	$2,738	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Programming Manager Salaries

A Programming 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 Programming Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programming 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): $164,482
Early Career (1-2 years): $132,142
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,207
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,786
Expert (over 8 years): $194,105

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$164,482
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$132,142
Programmi... Level Programming Manager	$151,207
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$176,786
Applicati... Level Programming Manager	$194,105

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

District of Columbia: $172,620.
California: $171,965.
Massachusetts: $169,674.

District of Columbia $172,620 California $171,965 Massachusetts $169,674 Washington $169,050 New Jersey $168,988 Alaska $168,769 Connecticut $166,618 New York $165,745

Hawaii $162,954 Rhode Island $161,644 Maryland $160,756 Minnesota $159,540 Colorado $159,072 Illinois $158,916 Oregon $158,324 Delaware $157,887

New Hampshire $157,613 Virginia $156,998 Pennsylvania $155,205 Nevada $154,301 North Dakota $154,005 Michigan $153,537 Wisconsin $153,366 Vermont $153,023

Texas $152,072 Maine $152,009 Arizona $151,916 Ohio $151,807 Georgia $150,372 Indiana $149,655 Wyoming $149,515 Utah $149,297

Iowa $149,203 Kansas $148,455 Louisiana $148,236 North Carolina $148,158 Missouri $148,127 Florida $147,519 Montana $147,192 Nebraska $146,880

Kentucky $146,708 South Carolina $146,085 Tennessee $145,695 Idaho $145,539 New Mexico $144,401 Oklahoma $144,152 Alabama $143,232 South Dakota $141,688

Arkansas $140,846 West Virginia $140,394 Mississippi $139,038

Top Paying Cities for Programming 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:

Freedom: $149,602
Harmony: $149,537
Hartland: $149,732

Freedom, ME $149,602

Harmony, ME $149,537

Hartland, ME $149,732

Hinckley, ME $149,873

Jackman, ME $149,148

Kingfield, ME $149,998

Liberty, ME $149,877

Madison, ME $150,198

Monroe, ME $149,385

Morrill, ME $149,644

Newport, ME $149,406

New Portland, ME $150,230

New Sharon, ME $150,048

New Vineyard, ME $150,140

Norridgewock, ME $150,143

North Anson, ME $150,232

North Vassalboro, ME $150,502

Oakland, ME $150,193

Oquossoc, ME $149,691

Palmyra, ME $149,501

Phillips, ME $149,752

Pittsfield, ME $149,744

Plymouth, ME $149,424

Rangeley, ME $149,788

Portland, ME $156,936

Falmouth, ME $156,581

South Portland, ME $156,936

Cape Elizabeth, ME $156,624

Peaks Island, ME $156,775

Cumberland Foreside, ME $156,426

Auburn, ME $153,615

Andover, ME $149,746

Bethel, ME $149,998

Bryant Pond, ME $150,556

Buckfield, ME $151,228

Canton, ME $150,280

Durham, ME $154,586

Danville, ME $154,078

Dixfield, ME $149,969

Dryden, ME $150,142

East Andover, ME $149,791

East Dixfield, ME $150,212

East Livermore, ME $151,099

East Poland, ME $153,798

Stoneham, ME $150,625

East Wilton, ME $150,492

Greene, ME $152,438

Hanover, ME $149,870

Hebron, ME $152,299

Jay, ME $150,243

Lewiston, ME $153,533

Lisbon, ME $154,019

Lisbon Falls, ME $153,782

Livermore, ME $150,851

Livermore Falls, ME $150,753

Greenwood, ME $150,756

Mechanic Falls, ME $153,339

Mexico, ME $150,115

Minot, ME $152,769

Monmouth, ME $151,953

New Gloucester, ME $154,689

Newry, ME $149,591

North Jay, ME $150,170

Leeds, ME $151,585

North Monmouth, ME $151,730

North Turner, ME $151,479

North Waterford, ME $151,323

Norway, ME $151,808

Oxford, ME $152,622

Paris, ME $152,109

Poland, ME $153,823

Roxbury, ME $149,643

Rumford, ME $150,028

Sabattus, ME $152,861

South Paris, ME $151,900

Turner, ME $151,905

Wayne, ME $151,214

Weld, ME $149,753

West Bethel, ME $149,878

Bowdoin, ME $152,840

West Minot, ME $152,549

West Paris, ME $151,295

Peru, ME $150,340

West Poland, ME $153,706

Sumner, ME $150,814

Wilton, ME $150,148

Augusta, ME $150,567

Coopers Mills, ME $150,771

Dresden, ME $152,011

East Winthrop, ME $151,035

Farmingdale, ME $151,451

Gardiner, ME $151,726

Randolph, ME $151,451

Hallowell, ME $151,261

Jefferson, ME $150,254

Kents Hill, ME $150,563

Litchfield, ME $152,175

Manchester, ME $150,859

Mount Vernon, ME $150,199

Whitefield, ME $150,857

Palermo, ME $150,004

Sebasco Estates, ME $154,438

Readfield, ME $150,817

Saint Albans, ME $149,616

South Bristol, ME $152,122

Squirrel Island, ME $152,627

Trevett, ME $152,734

Waldoboro, ME $150,224

Walpole, ME $151,878

Washington, ME $149,848

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $152,898

Southport, ME $153,238

Wiscasset, ME $152,465

Woolwich, ME $152,826

Ellsworth, ME $149,239

Addison, ME $149,056

Gouldsboro, ME $149,189

Bar Harbor, ME $149,471

Beals, ME $149,223

Bernard, ME $149,523

Birch Harbor, ME $149,332

Blue Hill, ME $149,398

Brooklin, ME $149,401

Brooksville, ME $149,398

Calais, ME $149,002

Cherryfield, ME $148,832

Columbia Falls, ME $148,824

Corea, ME $149,197

Cranberry Isles, ME $149,230

Cutler, ME $148,835

Deer Isle, ME $149,538

Dennysville, ME $148,695

East Blue Hill, ME $149,404

East Machias, ME $148,835

Eastport, ME $149,276

Franklin, ME $149,206

Frenchboro, ME $149,147

Grand Lake Stream, ME $148,604

Hancock, ME $149,428

Harborside, ME $149,371

Harrington, ME $149,156

Hulls Cove, ME $149,474

Isle Au Haut, ME $149,147

Islesford, ME $149,457

Jonesboro, ME $148,957

Jonesport, ME $149,092

Little Deer Isle, ME $149,519

Lubec, ME $148,908

Bass Harbor, ME $149,526

Machias, ME $148,985

Machiasport, ME $149,056

Meddybemps, ME $148,603

Milbridge, ME $149,215

Mount Desert, ME $149,359

Northeast Harbor, ME $149,457

Sullivan, ME $149,226

Pembroke, ME $148,833

Perry, ME $148,969

Princeton, ME $148,595

Prospect Harbor, ME $149,348

Robbinston, ME $148,802

Salsbury Cove, ME $149,491

Sargentville, ME $149,442

Seal Cove, ME $149,365

Seal Harbor, ME $149,415

Sedgwick, ME $149,424

Sorrento, ME $149,365

Southwest Harbor, ME $149,496

Steuben, ME $149,133

Stonington, ME $149,552

Sunset, ME $149,036

Surry, ME $149,396

Swans Island, ME $149,262

Wesley, ME $148,409

Whiting, ME $148,793

Winter Harbor, ME $149,219

Baileyville, ME $148,748

Houlton, ME $148,437

Ashland, ME $148,222

Benedicta, ME $147,895

Blaine, ME $148,400

Bridgewater, ME $148,049

Caribou, ME $148,706

Clayton Lake, ME $148,436

Crouseville, ME $148,533

Eagle Lake, ME $148,389

Easton, ME $148,554

Estcourt Station, ME $148,497

Fort Fairfield, ME $148,631

Fort Kent, ME $148,696

Fort Kent Mills, ME $148,570

Frenchville, ME $148,738

Grand Isle, ME $148,534

Island Falls, ME $147,911

Limestone, ME $148,589

Madawaska, ME $148,986

Mapleton, ME $148,355

Richmond, ME $152,259

South China, ME $150,156

South Gardiner, ME $151,910

Vienna, ME $149,928

Windsor, ME $150,071

Winthrop, ME $151,461

Bangor, ME $149,343

Abbot, ME $149,370

Aurora, ME $148,558

Bradford, ME $149,275

Bradley, ME $149,279

Brewer, ME $149,336

Brookton, ME $148,056

Brownville, ME $148,846

Brownville Junction, ME $149,764

Bucksport, ME $149,325

Burlington, ME $148,791

Greenbush, ME $149,134

Carmel, ME $149,348

Castine, ME $149,658

Charleston, ME $149,303

Danforth, ME $148,302

Dover Foxcroft, ME $149,389

Corinth, ME $149,329

Eddington, ME $149,295

Holden, ME $149,307

East Millinocket, ME $148,684

East Orland, ME $149,309

Etna, ME $149,381

Exeter, ME $149,356

Frankfort, ME $149,351

Greenville, ME $148,491

Greenville Junction, ME $148,977

Guilford, ME $149,329

Hampden, ME $149,345

Howland, ME $148,989

Hudson, ME $149,318

Kenduskeag, ME $149,334

Kingman, ME $148,146

Lagrange, ME $149,164

Lambert Lake, ME $148,321

Lee, ME $148,757

Levant, ME $149,342

Lincoln, ME $148,746

Mattawamkeag, ME $148,261

Medway, ME $148,300

Milford, ME $149,256

Millinocket, ME $148,077

Milo, ME $149,127

Monson, ME $149,354

Olamon, ME $149,176

Old Town, ME $149,279

Orono, ME $149,320

Orient, ME $148,158

Orland, ME $149,311

Orrington, ME $149,328

Passadumkeag, ME $149,091

Penobscot, ME $149,314

Rockwood, ME $148,720

Sangerville, ME $149,459

Sebec, ME $149,220

Shirley Mills, ME $149,262

Springfield, ME $148,367

Stetson, ME $149,365

Stillwater, ME $149,325

Topsfield, ME $148,182

Vanceboro, ME $148,310

Waite, ME $148,386

West Enfield, ME $149,055

Winn, ME $148,461

Winterport, ME $149,345

Wytopitlock, ME $147,937

Bath, ME $153,885

Alna, ME $151,434

Boothbay, ME $152,463

Boothbay Harbor, ME $152,808

Bristol, ME $151,542

Chamberlain, ME $151,800

Damariscotta, ME $151,447

East Boothbay, ME $152,574

Friendship, ME $150,569

Georgetown, ME $153,690

Isle Of Springs, ME $152,468

Bremen, ME $151,122

Newcastle, ME $151,509

New Harbor, ME $152,041

Nobleboro, ME $150,907

Edgecomb, ME $152,023

Pemaquid, ME $151,892

Phippsburg, ME $154,309

Cushing, ME $150,076

Round Pond, ME $151,514

Sandy Point, ME $149,340

Searsmont, ME $149,696

Searsport, ME $149,365

Shawmut, ME $150,336

Skowhegan, ME $150,007

Smithfield, ME $150,087

Solon, ME $150,007

Stockton Springs, ME $149,340

Stratton, ME $149,883

Strong, ME $150,012

Temple, ME $149,954

West Forks, ME $149,089

Thorndike, ME $149,495

Troy, ME $149,451

Unity, ME $149,638

Vassalboro, ME $150,098

West Farmington, ME $150,534

Berwick, ME $159,543

Cape Neddick, ME $160,759

Eliot, ME $162,889

Kittery, ME $163,361

Kittery Point, ME $162,132

North Berwick, ME $158,313

Ogunquit, ME $159,750

South Berwick, ME $161,150

York, ME $162,070

York Beach, ME $161,294

York Harbor, ME $162,112

Acton, ME $153,794

Alfred, ME $155,974

Bailey Island, ME $155,336

Bar Mills, ME $155,725

Biddeford, ME $155,776

Biddeford Pool, ME $155,778

Bowdoinham, ME $152,733

Bridgton, ME $152,472

Brownfield, ME $152,338

Brunswick, ME $154,537

Bustins Island, ME $155,628

Cape Porpoise, ME $156,475

Casco, ME $154,286

Center Lovell, ME $151,347

Chebeague Island, ME $155,969

Cliff Island, ME $156,309

Cornish, ME $154,094

Cumberland Center, ME $156,132

Denmark, ME $152,315

East Baldwin, ME $154,487

Lebanon, ME $157,059

East Parsonsfield, ME $153,282

Sebago, ME $154,092

East Waterboro, ME $155,266

Freeport, ME $155,344

Fryeburg, ME $151,551

Gorham, ME $155,994

Gray, ME $155,045

Harrison, ME $151,637

Hiram, ME $153,615

Hollis Center, ME $155,460

Kennebunk, ME $156,591

Kennebunkport, ME $155,999

Parsonsfield, ME $153,277

Limerick, ME $154,697

Limington, ME $154,657

Long Island, ME $156,574

Lovell, ME $151,130

Moody, ME $158,515

Naples, ME $153,645

Newfield, ME $154,445

North Bridgton, ME $152,550

North Waterboro, ME $154,995

Windham, ME $155,838

Ocean Park, ME $155,898

Old Orchard Beach, ME $156,002

Orrs Island, ME $155,204

Porter, ME $152,761

Pownal, ME $155,103

Scarborough, ME $156,528

Raymond, ME $154,774

Saco, ME $155,907

Sanford, ME $156,701

Sebago Lake, ME $154,655

Shapleigh, ME $155,248

South Casco, ME $154,864

South Freeport, ME $155,266

Harpswell, ME $155,174

South Windham, ME $156,128

Springvale, ME $155,789

Standish, ME $155,302

Steep Falls, ME $154,968

Topsham, ME $154,006

Waterboro, ME $155,555

Waterford, ME $151,471

Wells, ME $158,208

West Baldwin, ME $154,212

Westbrook, ME $156,570

Buxton, ME $155,734

West Kennebunk, ME $156,510

West Newfield, ME $153,687

Yarmouth, ME $155,987

North Yarmouth, ME $155,661

Mars Hill, ME $148,547

Monticello, ME $148,247

New Limerick, ME $148,344

New Sweden, ME $148,544

Oakfield, ME $148,190

Oxbow, ME $147,586

Patten, ME $147,681

Perham, ME $148,441

Portage, ME $148,363

Presque Isle, ME $148,742

Saint Agatha, ME $148,668

Saint David, ME $148,637

Saint Francis, ME $148,437

Sheridan, ME $148,263

Sherman, ME $148,041

Stacyville, ME $147,858

Sinclair, ME $148,391

Smyrna Mills, ME $147,948

Wallagrass, ME $148,556

Stockholm, ME $148,413

Van Buren, ME $148,597

Washburn, ME $148,539

Westfield, ME $148,335

Rockland, ME $149,993

Camden, ME $149,979

Glen Cove, ME $149,930

Hope, ME $149,923

Islesboro, ME $149,538

Lincolnville, ME $149,661

Lincolnville Center, ME $149,666

Matinicus, ME $149,413

Monhegan, ME $151,008

North Haven, ME $149,516

Owls Head, ME $149,719

Port Clyde, ME $150,558

Rockport, ME $149,944

South Thomaston, ME $149,722

Spruce Head, ME $149,809

Tenants Harbor, ME $150,244

Thomaston, ME $149,830

Union, ME $149,915

Vinalhaven, ME $149,516

Warren, ME $149,758

West Rockport, ME $149,961

Waterville, ME $150,291

Albion, ME $150,053

Anson, ME $150,156

Athens, ME $149,738

Belfast, ME $149,663

Belgrade, ME $150,006

Belgrade Lakes, ME $149,852

Bingham, ME $149,724

Brooks, ME $149,417

Burnham, ME $149,565

Cambridge, ME $149,532

Canaan, ME $149,780

Caratunk, ME $149,440

China Village, ME $150,463

Clinton, ME $149,830

Corinna, ME $149,417

Detroit, ME $149,466

Dexter, ME $149,615

Dixmont, ME $149,396

East Newport, ME $149,412

East Vassalboro, ME $150,187

Eustis, ME $149,278

Fairfield, ME $150,084

Farmington, ME $150,205

Garland, ME $149,339

Farmington Falls, ME $150,449

Programming Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Programming Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Programming Manager positions in Internet or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Programming Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Programming Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$179,371	$86.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$174,811	$84.0	15%
Financial Services	$174,811	$84.0	15%
Construction	$170,250	$82.0	12%
Insurance	$167,210	$80.0	10%

Programming Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Programming 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.

$142,401

Average $152,009/year

$162,923

$11,867

Average $12,667/month

$13,577

$2,738

Average $2,923/week

$3,133

$68

Average $73/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,923	$13,577	$3,133	$78
Average	$152,009	$12,667	$2,923	$73
25th Percentile	$142,401	$11,867	$2,738	$68

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