Program Management Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Management make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Management in the United States is $130,142 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,294
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,602 to $141,214
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,827
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Program Management Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $141,214 $11,768 $2,716 $68
Average $130,142 $10,845 $2,503 $63
25th Percentile $121,602 $10,134 $2,339 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Program Management Salaries

A Program Management'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 Program Management Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Management'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): $127,770
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $128,126
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,312
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,735
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,807
Levels Salary
Entry Level Program Management$127,770
Intermediate Level Program Management$128,126
Senior Level Program Management$129,312
Specialist Level Program Management$130,735
Expert Level Program Management$133,807
$127,770 0 yr
$128,126 < 2 yrs
$129,312 2-4 yrs
$130,735 5-8 yrs
$133,807 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Program Managements

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: $164,148
  • San Francisco: $162,534
  • Oakland: $158,929

What Skills Can Increase a Program Management's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.08% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Cost Reduction (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): Cost reduction is the process used by companies to reduce their costs and increase their profits. Depending on a company’s services or product, the strategies can vary. Every decision in the product development process affects cost. Companies typically launch a new product without focusing too much on cost. Cost becomes more important when competition increases and price becomes a differentiator in the market.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Analysis 5.08%
Cost Reduction 1.72%
Logistics 1.09%
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 Program Management's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • New Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Benchmarking: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
 $143,156
10%
New Product Development
 $140,553
8%
Benchmarking
 $139,252
7%
Coordination
 $137,951
6%
Supplier Management
 $137,951
6%
Contract Management
 $136,649
5%
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Program Management Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Management'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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$121,602
Average $130,142/year
$141,214
$10,134
Average $10,845/month
$11,768
$2,339
Average $2,503/week
$2,716
$58
Average $63/hour
$68
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $141,214 $11,768 $2,716 $68
Average $130,142 $10,845 $2,503 $63
25th Percentile $121,602 $10,134 $2,339 $58

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Salary Trends for Program Management

Salaries for a Program Management can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,855 in 2023 to around $107,768 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Management salary trends, .

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