As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Alexandria, VA is $53,932, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,037 weekly, or $4,494 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Program Associate in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Program Associate in Alexandria, VA vary widely, spanning from $40,263 to $65,250. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,777) and 75th percentile ($59,856), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,250 per year. This $13,079 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alexandria Program Associate often earn 10.0% higher than national averages. However, Alexandria currently ranks 81 statewide for Program Associate 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
Program Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Program Associate Salary $40,263 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $46,777 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $53,932 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $59,856 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $65,250 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
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    Program Associate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Non-Profit Program Coordinator

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alexandria, Virginia    Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016....More

Alexandria, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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