What are the main factors that influence a Program Project Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Program Project Manager's salary?

A Program Project Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $138,985 for beginners, reaching about $140,495 at mid-level, and approach $143,706 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Program Project Manager?

Program Project Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Project Manager roles are District of Columbia $158,511, California $157,910, Massachusetts $155,805. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Project Manager roles make?

Salaries for Program Project Manager level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager: $172,200; Engineering Program Manager V: $151,527; Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager: $150,500; Engineering Program Management Manager: $143,951; Program Manager: $143,889.

Program Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Program Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Project Manager in Delaware is $144,982 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,141
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,187 to $162,339
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,537

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Program Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,339	$13,528	$3,122	$78
Average	$144,982	$12,082	$2,788	$70
25th Percentile	$132,187	$11,016	$2,542	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Program Project Manager Salaries

A Program Project 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 Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Project 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): $138,985
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,551
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,495
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,817
Expert (over 8 years): $143,706

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Program Project Manager	$138,985
Intermediate Level Program Project Manager	$139,551
Senior Level Program Project Manager	$140,495
Specialist Level Program Project Manager	$141,817
Expert Level Program Project Manager	$143,706

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How Do Program Project Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Program Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $158,511.
California: $157,910.
Massachusetts: $155,805.

District of Columbia $158,511 California $157,910 Massachusetts $155,805 Washington $155,233 New Jersey $155,175 Alaska $154,975 Connecticut $152,999 New York $152,198

Hawaii $149,635 Rhode Island $148,432 Maryland $147,616 Minnesota $146,500 Colorado $146,070 Illinois $145,927 Oregon $145,383 Delaware $144,982

New Hampshire $144,730 Virginia $144,166 Pennsylvania $142,520 Nevada $141,689 North Dakota $141,417 Michigan $140,988 Wisconsin $140,830 Vermont $140,515

Texas $139,642 Maine $139,585 Arizona $139,499 Ohio $139,399 Georgia $138,082 Indiana $137,423 Wyoming $137,294 Utah $137,094

Iowa $137,008 Kansas $136,321 Louisiana $136,120 North Carolina $136,049 Missouri $136,020 Florida $135,462 Montana $135,161 Nebraska $134,875

Kentucky $134,717 South Carolina $134,145 Tennessee $133,787 Idaho $133,644 New Mexico $132,598 Oklahoma $132,369 Alabama $131,525 South Dakota $130,107

Arkansas $129,334 West Virginia $128,919 Mississippi $127,674

Top Paying Cities for Program Project 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:

Lincoln: $150,050
Little Creek: $148,661
Magnolia: $149,277

Lincoln, DE $150,050 Little Creek, DE $148,661 Magnolia, DE $149,277 Milford, DE $150,050 Marydel, DE $148,103 Millsboro, DE $150,050 Millville, DE $151,052 Milton, DE $150,050

Nassau, DE $150,050 Ocean View, DE $151,052 Rehoboth Beach, DE $151,052 Seaford, DE $148,475 Selbyville, DE $151,052 Smyrna, DE $147,931 Viola, DE $149,277 Woodside, DE $148,848

Bear, DE $146,843 Newark, DE $146,901 Claymont, DE $147,015 Delaware City, DE $146,901 Hockessin, DE $147,015 Kirkwood, DE $146,901 Middletown, DE $147,631 Montchanin, DE $147,015

New Castle, DE $147,015 Odessa, DE $147,831 Port Penn, DE $146,500 Rockland, DE $147,015 Saint Georges, DE $146,901 Townsend, DE $147,616 Winterthur, DE $147,015 Lewes, DE $150,050

Wilmington, DE $147,015 Dover, DE $148,590 Dover Afb, DE $148,934 Bethany Beach, DE $151,052 Bethel, DE $148,475 Bridgeville, DE $150,050 Camden Wyoming, DE $148,747 Cheswold, DE $148,246

Clayton, DE $147,874 Dagsboro, DE $151,052 Delmar, DE $148,475 Ellendale, DE $150,050 Felton, DE $150,050 Fenwick Island, DE $151,052 Frankford, DE $151,052 Frederica, DE $150,050

Georgetown, DE $150,050 Greenwood, DE $150,050 Harbeson, DE $150,050 Harrington, DE $150,050 Hartly, DE $147,803 Houston, DE $150,050 Kenton, DE $147,874 Laurel, DE $148,475

Yorklyn, DE $147,015

Program Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Project 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 January 01, 2026

$132,187

Average $144,982/year

$162,339

$11,016

Average $12,082/month

$13,528

$2,542

Average $2,788/week

$3,122

$64

Average $70/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,339	$13,528	$3,122	$78
Average	$144,982	$12,082	$2,788	$70
25th Percentile	$132,187	$11,016	$2,542	$64

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