As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Program Associate in Louisville, KY is $46,582, equivalent to $22 per hour, $896 weekly, or $3,882 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 Louisville, KY vary widely, spanning from $34,760 to $56,330. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,394) and 75th percentile ($51,684), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,330 per year. This $11,290 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, Louisville Program Associate often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Louisville currently ranks 523 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 $34,760 Louisville, KY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Program Associate Salary $40,394 Louisville, KY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Program Associate Salary $46,582 Louisville, KY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Program Associate Salary $51,684 Louisville, KY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Program Associate Salary $56,330 Louisville, KY August 01, 2026
25% $40,394 10% $34,760 90% $56,330 75% $51,684 $46,582 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Program Associate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    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 Louisville, KY. The base salary for Program Associate ranges from $40,394 to $51,684 with the average base salary of $46,582. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,107 to $62,195 with the average total cash compensation of $53,878.

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