As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Program Manager in San Jose, CA is $179,976, equivalent to $87 per hour, $3,461 weekly, or $14,998 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 Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $150,146 to $220,911. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($164,362) and 75th percentile ($201,403), while top earners (90th percentile) make $220,911 per year. This $37,041 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 Jose Technical Program Manager often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 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 $150,146 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $164,362 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $179,976 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $201,403 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Program Manager Salary $220,911 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25% $164,362 10% $150,146 90% $220,911 75% $201,403 $179,976 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Program Supervisor

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Technical Program Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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201403
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213287
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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Technical Program Manager ranges from $164,362 to $201,403 with the average base salary of $179,976. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $181,282 to $250,473 with the average total cash compensation of $213,287.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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