How much does a Program Lead make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Program Lead in Raleigh, NC is $118,259. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,077 to $139,695, with most professionals earning between $83,524 and $159,212.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Program Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Lead in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Program Lead ranges from $100,077 to $139,695 with the average base salary of $118,259. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,201 to $148,655 with the average total cash compensation of $122,438.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,259 $100,077 - $139,695
Bonus $4,180 $2,124 - $8,960
Total Pay $122,438 $102,201 - $148,655
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,077 - $139,695 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC 0%
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,374 - $138,713 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,110 - $136,949 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,363 - $138,699 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,363 - $138,699 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,460 - $131,854 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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