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: starting around $137,399 for beginners, reaching about $139,266 at mid-level, and approach $143,833 for experts.

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 $150,715, California $150,144, Massachusetts $148,143. 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: $216,875; IT-Customer Project/Program Management, Director: $202,673; Director of IT: $201,859; Program/Project Management Office (PMO) Director: $188,190; IT Program Management Director: $187,937.

It Program Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an It Program Director make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Program Director in Rhode Island is $141,132 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,879
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,691 to $156,703
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,454

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It Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,703	$13,059	$3,014	$75
Average	$141,132	$11,761	$2,714	$68
25th Percentile	$127,691	$10,641	$2,456	$61

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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): $137,399
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,959
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,266
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,759
Expert (over 8 years): $143,833

Levels	Salary
Entry Level It Program Director	$137,399
Intermediate Level It Program Director	$137,959
Senior Level It Program Director	$139,266
Specialist Level It Program Director	$140,759
Expert Level It Program Director	$143,833

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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: $150,715.
California: $150,144.
Massachusetts: $148,143.

District of Columbia $150,715 California $150,144 Massachusetts $148,143 Washington $147,598 New Jersey $147,544 Alaska $147,353 Connecticut $145,475 New York $144,712

Hawaii $142,276 Rhode Island $141,132 Maryland $140,356 Minnesota $139,295 Colorado $138,886 Illinois $138,750 Oregon $138,233 Delaware $137,852

New Hampshire $137,612 Virginia $137,076 Pennsylvania $135,510 Nevada $134,721 North Dakota $134,462 Michigan $134,054 Wisconsin $133,904 Vermont $133,605

Texas $132,774 Maine $132,720 Arizona $132,638 Ohio $132,543 Georgia $131,291 Indiana $130,664 Wyoming $130,542 Utah $130,351

Iowa $130,270 Kansas $129,616 Louisiana $129,426 North Carolina $129,358 Missouri $129,330 Florida $128,800 Montana $128,514 Nebraska $128,241

Kentucky $128,092 South Carolina $127,547 Tennessee $127,207 Idaho $127,071 New Mexico $126,077 Oklahoma $125,859 Alabama $125,056 South Dakota $123,709

Arkansas $122,974 West Virginia $122,579 Mississippi $121,394

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:

Adamsville: $143,446
Albion: $141,064
Ashaway: $143,991

Adamsville, RI $143,446 Albion, RI $141,064 Ashaway, RI $143,991 Barrington, RI $141,064 Block Island, RI $143,242 Bradford, RI $143,896 Bristol, RI $140,928 Carolina, RI $142,725

Charlestown, RI $142,875 Chepachet, RI $140,792 Clayville, RI $140,928 Coventry, RI $140,792 West Greenwich, RI $140,697 East Greenwich, RI $140,887 Exeter, RI $143,896 Fiskeville, RI $141,064

Forestdale, RI $140,928 Foster, RI $140,697 Glendale, RI $140,697 Greene, RI $142,276 Greenville, RI $141,064 Harmony, RI $141,023 Harrisville, RI $140,792 Hope, RI $141,064

Hope Valley, RI $143,991 Hopkinton, RI $144,032 Jamestown, RI $142,589 Kenyon, RI $143,855 Little Compton, RI $143,392 Manville, RI $141,064 Mapleville, RI $140,697 Newport, RI $142,616

Middletown, RI $143,215 North Kingstown, RI $140,656 North Scituate, RI $141,023 Oakland, RI $140,833 Pascoag, RI $140,751 Pawtucket, RI $141,064 Central Falls, RI $141,064 Cumberland, RI $141,064

Lincoln, RI $141,064 Portsmouth, RI $142,044 Prudence Island, RI $140,792 Rockville, RI $144,032 Saunderstown, RI $142,671 Shannock, RI $143,814 Slatersville, RI $140,928 Slocum, RI $142,671

Tiverton, RI $143,487 Wakefield, RI $142,521 Kingston, RI $142,548 Narragansett, RI $142,575 Peace Dale, RI $142,521 Warren, RI $141,023 Warwick, RI $141,064 Westerly, RI $144,073

West Kingston, RI $142,630 West Warwick, RI $141,064 Wood River Junction, RI $143,896 Woonsocket, RI $140,928 North Smithfield, RI $141,023 Wyoming, RI $143,855 Providence, RI $141,064 Cranston, RI $141,064

North Providence, RI $141,064 East Providence, RI $141,064 Riverside, RI $141,064 Rumford, RI $141,064 Smithfield, RI $141,064 Johnston, RI $141,064

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

$127,691

Average $141,132/year

$156,703

$10,641

Average $11,761/month

$13,059

$2,456

Average $2,714/week

$3,014

$61

Average $68/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,703	$13,059	$3,014	$75
Average	$141,132	$11,761	$2,714	$68
25th Percentile	$127,691	$10,641	$2,456	$61

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