It Program Director Salary in the United States

How much does an It Program Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Program Director in the United States is $136,123 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,814
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,159 to $151,141
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,356
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It Program Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $151,141 $12,595 $2,907 $73
Average $136,123 $11,344 $2,618 $65
25th Percentile $123,159 $10,263 $2,368 $59
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Key Factors That Influence It Program Director Salaries

An It Program Director'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 It Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Program Director'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): $132,522
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $133,062
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,323
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,763
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,727
Levels Salary
Entry Level It Program Director$132,522
Intermediate Level It Program Director$133,062
Senior Level It Program Director$134,323
Specialist Level It Program Director$135,763
Expert Level It Program Director$138,727
$132,522 0 yr
$133,062 < 2 yrs
$134,323 2-4 yrs
$135,763 5-8 yrs
$138,727 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for It Program Directors

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: $171,692
  • San Francisco: $170,004
  • Oakland: $166,233

What Skills Can Increase an It Program Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 9.87% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Change Management (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): Change management (sometimes abbreviated as CM) is a collective term for all approaches to prepare , support and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. The most common change drivers include: technological evolution, process reviews, crisis, and consumer habit changes; pressure from new business entrants, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring. It includes methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, business process, budget allocations, or other modes of operation that significantly change a company or organization. Organizational change management (OCM) considers the full organization and what needs to change, while change management may be used solely to refer to how people and teams are affected by such organizational transition. It deals with many different disciplines, from behavioral and social sciences to information technology and business solutions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 9.87%
Business Development 1.19%
Change Management 1.02%
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 It Program Director's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$144,290
6%
Alignment
$142,929
5%
Agile
$142,929
5%
Product Development
$142,929
5%
Change Management
$141,568
4%
Process Improvement
$141,568
4%
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How Education impacts an It Program Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many It Program Directors enter the field with a No Diploma 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 It Program Director with a No Diploma is between $138,251 and $146,653).

It Program Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for It Program Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 47.1%
Associates 51.0%
Bachelors 47.1%
Masters 51.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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It Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It Program Director'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for It Program Director

Salaries for an It Program Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $119,662 in 2023 to around $118,198 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of It Program Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of It Program Director Over Time

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2023
$119,662
2024
$119,265
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$118,198
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2024 $119,265
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