As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Anchorage, AK is $53,255, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,024 weekly, or $4,438 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Program Associate in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Program Associate in Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $39,739 to $64,400. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,180) and 75th percentile ($59,089), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,400 per year. This $12,909 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, Anchorage Program Associate often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 103 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 $39,739 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $46,180 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $53,255 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $59,089 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $64,400 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
25% $46,180 10% $39,739 90% $64,400 75% $59,089 $53,255 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Associate in Anchorage, AK. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $46,180 to $59,089 with the average base salary of $53,255. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,999 to $71,105 with the average total cash compensation of $61,596.

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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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