As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Lexington, KY is $45,091, equivalent to $22 per hour, $867 weekly, or $3,758 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 Lexington, KY vary widely, spanning from $33,647 to $54,528. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,101) and 75th percentile ($50,031), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,528 per year. This $10,930 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, Lexington Program Associate often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Lexington currently ranks 664 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 $33,647 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $39,101 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $45,091 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $50,031 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $54,528 Lexington, KY August 01, 2026
25% $39,101 10% $33,647 90% $54,528 75% $50,031 $45,091 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $39,101 to $50,031 with the average base salary of $45,091. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,568 to $60,205 with the average total cash compensation of $52,154.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

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