As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Little Rock, AR is $44,044, equivalent to $21 per hour, $847 weekly, or $3,670 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 Little Rock, AR vary widely, spanning from $32,866 to $53,261. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,193) and 75th percentile ($48,869), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,261 per year. This $10,676 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, Little Rock Program Associate often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Little Rock currently ranks 724 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 $32,866 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $38,193 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $44,044 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $48,869 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $53,261 Little Rock, AR August 01, 2026
25% $38,193 10% $32,866 90% $53,261 75% $48,869 $44,044 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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    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 Little Rock, AR. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $38,193 to $48,869 with the average base salary of $44,044. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,486 to $58,807 with the average total cash compensation of $50,942.

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About Little Rock, Arkansas    Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United Stat....More

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