As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Program Manager in San Diego, CA is $153,978, equivalent to $74 per hour, $2,961 weekly, or $12,832 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Program Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Program Manager in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $128,457 to $188,999. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($140,619) and 75th percentile ($172,309), while top earners (90th percentile) make $188,999 per year. This $31,690 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Scrum, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Technical Program Manager often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Technical Program Manager 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
Technical Program Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $128,457 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $140,619 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $153,978 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $172,309 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $188,999 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
25% $140,619 10% $128,457 90% $188,999 75% $172,309 $153,978 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + 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 Technical Program Manager in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Technical Program Manager ranges from $140,619 to $172,309 with the average base salary of $153,978. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,095 to $214,291 with the average total cash compensation of $182,476.

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