Program Manager II Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Manager II in the United States is $143,820 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,722
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,319 to $161,042
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,937
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Program Manager II Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $161,042 $13,420 $3,097 $77
Average $143,820 $11,985 $2,766 $69
25th Percentile $131,319 $10,943 $2,525 $63
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Key Factors That Influence Program Manager II Salaries

A Program Manager II'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Program Manager II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Manager II'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): $137,950
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $138,502
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,423
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,712
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,554
Levels Salary
Entry Level Program Manager II$137,950
Intermediate Level Program Manager II$138,502
Senior Level Program Manager II$139,423
Specialist Level Program Manager II$140,712
Expert Level Program Manager II$142,554
$137,950 0 yr
$138,502 < 2 yrs
$139,423 2-4 yrs
$140,712 5-8 yrs
$142,554 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Program Manager IIs

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: $181,400
  • San Francisco: $179,414
  • Oakland: $175,633

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.53% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.53%
Scrum 1.25%
Continuous Improvement 1.01%
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 Manager II's salary.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Software Development
$155,326
8%
Scrum
$153,887
7%
Product Development
$153,887
7%
Computer Science
$152,449
6%
Change Management
$151,011
5%
Supply Chain
$151,011
5%
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Program Manager II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Program Manager II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 68% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Program Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Program Manager II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Program Manager II

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$186,966$90.030%
Pharmaceuticals$179,775$86.025%
Financial Services$172,584$83.020%
Internet$166,831$80.016%
Biotechnology$165,393$80.015%

How Education impacts a Program Manager II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Program Manager IIs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Program Manager II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $143,102 and $154,962).

Program Manager II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Program Manager II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 4.0%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 51.7%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Program Manager II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Manager II'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Program Manager II

Salaries for a Program Manager II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $120,147 in 2023 to around $118,678 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Manager II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Manager II Over Time

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$120,147
2024
$119,748
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$118,678
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    Columbus, OH

    Churchill | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    NetJets &amp; EJM | Columbus, OH

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  • Turner Construction

    Columbus, OH

    Turner Construction | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    ST VINCENT FAMILY SERVICES | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Avid Management Resources | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Avid Management Resources | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Summary. We are seeking an Infant Toddler Program Manager to oversee our infant and toddler programs, ensuring the de... more

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FAQ about Program Manager II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Program Manager II?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Program Manager II roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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