What are the main factors that influence an It Program Director's salary?

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

How does experience change An It Program Director's salary?

An It Program Director's salary grows with experience: a Program Management Office Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $125,404, a Program Management Office Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $142,993, a It Program Director (10+ years)earns $138,787, a Program Management Office Manager, Sr. (10+ years)earns $172,878, a Program Management Office Director (10+ years)earns $187,953,

What are the highest paying states for an It Program Director?

It Program Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for It Program Director roles are District of Columbia $150,757, California $150,186, Massachusetts $148,184. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of It Program Director roles make?

Salaries for It Program Director level roles vary by specialization: IT Solution Consulting Director: $231,275; IT-Customer Project/Program Management, Director: $202,653; Director of IT: $201,889; Program/Project Management Office (PMO) Director: $188,190; IT Program Management Director: $187,966.

It Program Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an It Program Director make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Program Director in Delaware is $137,890 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,953
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,983 to $153,103
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,232

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It Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,103	$12,759	$2,944	$74
Average	$137,890	$11,491	$2,652	$66
25th Percentile	$124,983	$10,415	$2,404	$60

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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 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): $125,404
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,993
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,787
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,878
Expert (over 8 years): $187,953

Levels	Salary
Program M... Level It Program Director	$125,404
Program M... Level It Program Director	$142,993
It Progra... Level It Program Director	$138,787
Program M... Level It Program Director	$172,878
Program M... Level It Program Director	$187,953

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How Do It Program Director 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 It Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $150,757.
California: $150,186.
Massachusetts: $148,184.

District of Columbia $150,757 California $150,186 Massachusetts $148,184 Washington $147,639 New Jersey $147,585 Alaska $147,394 Connecticut $145,515 New York $144,753

Hawaii $142,315 Rhode Island $141,172 Maryland $140,396 Minnesota $139,334 Colorado $138,925 Illinois $138,789 Oregon $138,271 Delaware $137,890

New Hampshire $137,651 Virginia $137,114 Pennsylvania $135,548 Nevada $134,759 North Dakota $134,500 Michigan $134,091 Wisconsin $133,942 Vermont $133,642

Texas $132,811 Maine $132,757 Arizona $132,675 Ohio $132,580 Georgia $131,327 Indiana $130,701 Wyoming $130,578 Utah $130,388

Iowa $130,306 Kansas $129,653 Louisiana $129,462 North Carolina $129,394 Missouri $129,367 Florida $128,836 Montana $128,550 Nebraska $128,277

Kentucky $128,128 South Carolina $127,583 Tennessee $127,242 Idaho $127,106 New Mexico $126,112 Oklahoma $125,894 Alabama $125,091 South Dakota $123,743

Arkansas $123,008 West Virginia $122,613 Mississippi $121,428

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:

Lincoln: $137,269
Little Creek: $138,274
Magnolia: $138,075

Lincoln, DE $137,269 Little Creek, DE $138,274 Magnolia, DE $138,075 Milford, DE $137,618 Marydel, DE $137,844 Millsboro, DE $136,693 Millville, DE $136,904 Milton, DE $137,141

Nassau, DE $137,241 Ocean View, DE $136,881 Rehoboth Beach, DE $137,144 Seaford, DE $137,222 Selbyville, DE $136,654 Smyrna, DE $138,370 Viola, DE $137,732 Woodside, DE $138,103

Bear, DE $137,784 Newark, DE $137,732 Claymont, DE $138,014 Delaware City, DE $137,870 Hockessin, DE $137,720 Kirkwood, DE $137,844 Middletown, DE $137,897 Montchanin, DE $137,751

New Castle, DE $137,772 Odessa, DE $137,965 Port Penn, DE $138,058 Rockland, DE $137,765 Saint Georges, DE $137,853 Townsend, DE $138,066 Winterthur, DE $137,781 Lewes, DE $137,194

Wilmington, DE $137,727 Dover, DE $138,274 Dover Afb, DE $137,546 Bethany Beach, DE $136,737 Bethel, DE $136,879 Bridgeville, DE $137,201 Camden Wyoming, DE $137,885 Cheswold, DE $138,229

Clayton, DE $138,233 Dagsboro, DE $136,642 Delmar, DE $136,422 Ellendale, DE $136,836 Felton, DE $137,607 Fenwick Island, DE $136,672 Frankford, DE $136,433 Frederica, DE $137,743

Georgetown, DE $136,590 Greenwood, DE $137,223 Harbeson, DE $136,736 Harrington, DE $137,433 Hartly, DE $137,860 Houston, DE $137,237 Kenton, DE $138,240 Laurel, DE $136,508

Yorklyn, DE $137,761

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.

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$124,983

Average $137,890/year

$153,103

$10,415

Average $11,491/month

$12,759

$2,404

Average $2,652/week

$2,944

$60

Average $66/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,103	$12,759	$2,944	$74
Average	$137,890	$11,491	$2,652	$66
25th Percentile	$124,983	$10,415	$2,404	$60

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