Program Delivery Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Delivery Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Delivery Manager in the United States is $92,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Program Delivery Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,829
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,615 to $97,591
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,038
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Program Delivery Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $97,591 $8,133 $1,877 $47
Average $92,937 $7,745 $1,787 $45
25th Percentile $84,615 $7,051 $1,627 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Program Delivery Manager Salaries

A Program Delivery Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Program Delivery Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Delivery Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $92,594
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $109,129
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,610
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,027
  • Expert (over 8 years): $141,017
Levels Salary
Program D... Level Program Delivery Manager$92,594
Scrum Mas... Level Program Delivery Manager$109,129
Scrum Mas... Level Program Delivery Manager$126,610
Scrum Mas... Level Program Delivery Manager$140,027
Scrum Pro... Level Program Delivery Manager$141,017
$92,594 0 yr
$109,129 < 2 yrs
$126,610 2-4 yrs
$140,027 5-8 yrs
$141,017 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Program Delivery Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $117,221
  • San Francisco: $116,068
  • Oakland: $113,494

What Skills Can Increase a Program Delivery Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.99% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Jira (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Tracking and managing software application bug issues and agile projects.
  • Agile Methodology (Mentioned in 0.64% Job Postings): The Agile methodology is a way to manage a project by breaking it up into several phases. The goal of Agile is to produce shorter development cycles and more frequent product releases than traditional waterfall project management.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 3.99%
Jira 1.2%
Agile Methodology 0.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Program Delivery Manager's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$103,160
11%
Change Management
$102,230
10%
Agility
$102,230
10%
Software Development
$101,301
9%
Agile Coaching
$101,301
9%
SDLC
$100,371
8%
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Program Delivery Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Delivery Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Program Delivery Manager

Salaries for a Program Delivery Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $78,521 in 2023 to around $78,898 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Delivery Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Delivery Manager Over Time

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$78,521
2024
$79,424
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$78,898
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2024 $79,424
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