As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Honolulu, HI is $50,654, equivalent to $24 per hour, $974 weekly, or $4,221 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 Honolulu, HI vary widely, spanning from $37,798 to $61,255. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,925) and 75th percentile ($56,203), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,255 per year. This $12,278 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, Honolulu Program Associate often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Honolulu currently ranks 230 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 $37,798 Honolulu, HI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $43,925 Honolulu, HI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $50,654 Honolulu, HI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $56,203 Honolulu, HI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $61,255 Honolulu, HI August 01, 2026
25% $43,925 10% $37,798 90% $61,255 75% $56,203 $50,654 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 Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $43,925 to $56,203 with the average base salary of $50,654. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,313 to $67,632 with the average total cash compensation of $58,588.

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About Honolulu, Hawaii    Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the....More

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