Diversity Program Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Diversity Program Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Diversity Program Manager in the United States is $134,591 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,175
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,939 to $147,459
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,599
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Diversity Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $147,459 $12,288 $2,836 $71
Average $134,591 $11,216 $2,588 $65
25th Percentile $119,939 $9,995 $2,307 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Diversity Program Manager Salaries

A Diversity 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Diversity Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Diversity 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): $148,757
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $115,316
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,609
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,060
  • Expert (over 8 years): $207,787
Levels Salary
Inclusion... Level Diversity Program Manager$148,757
Inclusion... Level Diversity Program Manager$115,316
Diversity... Level Diversity Program Manager$135,609
Inclusion... Level Diversity Program Manager$170,060
Inclusion... Level Diversity Program Manager$207,787
$148,757 0 yr
$115,316 < 2 yrs
$135,609 2-4 yrs
$170,060 5-8 yrs
$207,787 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $149,019.
  • California: $148,454.
  • Massachusetts: $146,475.

Top Paying Cities for Diversity 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:

  • San Jose: $169,760
  • San Francisco: $167,901
  • Oakland: $164,363

What Skills Can Increase a Diversity Program Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 16.36% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • RFP (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it.
  • Competitive Intelligence (Mentioned in 0.79% Job Postings): Competitive intelligence (CI) is the action of defining, gathering, analyzing, and distributing intelligence about products, customers, competitors, and any aspect of the environment needed to support executives and managers in strategic decision making for an organization. CI means understanding and learning what is happening in the world outside the business to increase one's competitivity. It means learning as much as possible, as soon as possible, about one's external environment including one's industry in general and relevant competitors. Key points: Competitive intelligence is a legal business practice, as opposed to industrial espionage, which is illegal. The focus is on the external business environment. There is a process involved in gathering information, converting it into intelligence and then using it in decision making. Some CI professionals erroneously emphasise that if the intelligence gathered is not usable or actionable, it is not intelligence.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 16.36%
RFP 1.32%
Competitive Intelligence 0.79%
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 Diversity Program Manager's salary.
  • Program Enhancements: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Competitive Intelligence: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Enhancements
$152,088
13%
Patient Care
$146,704
9%
Competitive Intelligence
$145,358
8%
RFP
$144,012
7%
Marketing Management
$142,666
6%
Patient Education
$142,666
6%
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Diversity Program Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Diversity 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, Diversity Program Manager positions in Software & Networking or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Diversity Program Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Diversity Program Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$201,886$97.050%
Biotechnology$188,427$91.040%
Business Services$181,698$87.035%
Chemicals$174,968$84.030%
Construction$168,239$81.025%

How Education impacts a Diversity Program Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Diversity Program Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Diversity Program Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $130,550 and $138,681).

Diversity Program Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Diversity Program Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.0%
High School 6.0%
Associates 4.0%
Bachelors 26.0%
Masters 45.0%
Doctorate 19.0%
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Diversity Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Diversity 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Diversity Program Manager

Salaries for a Diversity Program Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,462 in 2023 to around $112,005 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Diversity Program Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Diversity Program Manager Over Time

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2023
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2024
$113,373
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  • Eliassen Group

    Columbus, OH

    Eliassen Group | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Hybrid 2 days on site in Columbus, OH. . Our client seeks a Program Manager to support the Settlement Suppor... more

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  • Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

    Columbus, OH

    Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Position Summary. The Program Manager, Early Childhood Education plays a central role in supporting the day-to-day succes... more

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  • Columbus Partnership

    Columbus, OH

    Columbus Partnership | Columbus, OH

    About the Columbus Partnership. The Columbus Partnership is a nonprofit organization of CEOs from Columbus’ leading businesses and institutions. Through ou... more

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  • Total Aviation Staffing, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Total Aviation Staffing, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Total Aviation Staffing is hiring a. Program Manager – Helicopters. for our client, a leading aviation and aerospace serv... more

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  • ComResource

    Columbus, OH

    ComResource | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. ComResource is looking for a Lead Technical Program Manager. Responsibilities. Establish project plans that set the goal ... more

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    Columbus, OH

    NetJets &amp; EJM | Columbus, OH

    Join the NetJets TeamNetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature co... more

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FAQ about Diversity Program Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Diversity Program Manager?

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

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