As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Program Manager in San Diego, CA is $153,931, equivalent to $74 per hour, $2,960 weekly, or $12,828 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 $128,414 to $188,944. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($140,574) and 75th percentile ($172,258), while top earners (90th percentile) make $188,944 per year. This $31,684 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 $128,414 San Diego, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $140,574 San Diego, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $153,931 San Diego, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $172,258 San Diego, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $188,944 San Diego, CA June 01, 2026
25% $140,574 10% $128,414 90% $188,944 75% $172,258 $153,931 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 $140,574 to $172,258 with the average base salary of $153,931. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $153,762 to $212,450 with the average total cash compensation of $180,908.

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