Program Finance Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Finance Manager in the United States is $129,152 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,662
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,076 to $137,794
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,992
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Program Finance Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $137,794 $11,483 $2,650 $66
Average $129,152 $10,763 $2,484 $62
25th Percentile $118,076 $9,840 $2,271 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Program Finance Manager Salaries

A Program Finance 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 Finance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Finance 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): $125,607
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $126,463
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,319
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,661
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,406
Levels Salary
Entry Level Program Finance Manager$125,607
Intermediate Level Program Finance Manager$126,463
Senior Level Program Finance Manager$127,319
Specialist Level Program Finance Manager$127,661
Expert Level Program Finance Manager$129,406
$125,607 0 yr
$126,463 < 2 yrs
$127,319 2-4 yrs
$127,661 5-8 yrs
$129,406 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Program Finance 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: $162,899
  • San Francisco: $161,298
  • Oakland: $157,720

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.26% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Management (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Financial management focuses on ratios, equities and debts. It is useful for portfolio management,distribution of dividend,capital raising,hedging and looking after fluctuations in foreign currency and product cycles.Financial managers are the people who will do research and based on the research, decide what sort of capital to obtain in order to fund the company's assets as well as maximizing the value of the firm for all the stakeholders. It also refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not seen in the 'Line' but also in the capacity of the 'Staff' in overall of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. The term typically applies to an organization or company's financial strategy, while personal finance or financial life management refers to an individual's management strategy. It includes how to raise the capital and how to allocate capital, i.e. capital budgeting. Not only for long term budgeting, but also how to allocate the short term resources like current liabilities. It also deals with the dividend policies of the share holders.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 12.26%
Financial Management 1.71%
Accounts Receivable 1.17%
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 Finance Manager's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Financial Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Financial Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
$138,193
7%
Financial Modeling
$136,901
6%
Financial Planning
$135,610
5%
Insight
$135,610
5%
Decision Making
$135,610
5%
Variance Analysis
$135,610
5%
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Program Finance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Program Finance Manager

Salaries for a Program Finance Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $117,935 in 2023 to around $116,963 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Finance Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Finance Manager Over Time

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