As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Assistant Program Manager in Washington, DC is $156,984, equivalent to $75 per hour, $3,019 weekly, or $13,082 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Assistant Program Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Assistant Program Manager in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $130,579 to $192,678. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($143,163) and 75th percentile ($175,668), while top earners (90th percentile) make $192,678 per year. This $32,505 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, Washington Assistant Program Manager often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 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 $130,579 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $143,163 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $156,984 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $175,668 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Assistant Program Manager Salary $192,678 Washington, DC January 01, 2026
25% $143,163 10% $130,579 90% $192,678 75% $175,668 $156,984 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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