As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Assistant Program Manager in Newark, NJ is $159,753, equivalent to $77 per hour, $3,072 weekly, or $13,313 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Assistant Program Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Assistant Program Manager in Newark, NJ vary widely, spanning from $133,277 to $196,089. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($145,895) and 75th percentile ($178,773), while top earners (90th percentile) make $196,089 per year. This $32,878 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Business Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Newark Assistant Program Manager often earn 3.9% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 40 statewide for Assistant Program Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant Program Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $133,277 Newark, NJ October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $145,895 Newark, NJ October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $159,753 Newark, NJ October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $178,773 Newark, NJ October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $196,089 Newark, NJ October 01, 2026
25% $145,895 10% $133,277 90% $196,089 75% $178,773 $159,753 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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