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 $139,089 for beginners, reaching about $140,577 at mid-level, and approach $143,737 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 $158,547, California $157,945, Massachusetts $155,840. 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: $151,515; Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager: $150,500; Engineering Program Management Manager: $143,984; Program Manager: $143,921.

Program Project Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Program Project Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Project Manager in Delaware is $145,015 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): $178,197
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,396 to $162,383
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,908

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Program Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,383	$13,532	$3,123	$78
Average	$145,015	$12,085	$2,789	$70
25th Percentile	$132,396	$11,033	$2,546	$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): $139,089
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,647
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,577
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,878
Expert (over 8 years): $143,737

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Program Project Manager	$139,089
Intermediate Level Program Project Manager	$139,647
Senior Level Program Project Manager	$140,577
Specialist Level Program Project Manager	$141,878
Expert Level Program Project Manager	$143,737

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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: $158,547.
California: $157,945.
Massachusetts: $155,840.

District of Columbia $158,547 California $157,945 Massachusetts $155,840 Washington $155,267 New Jersey $155,210 Alaska $155,010 Connecticut $153,034 New York $152,232

Hawaii $149,668 Rhode Island $148,466 Maryland $147,649 Minnesota $146,532 Colorado $146,103 Illinois $145,960 Oregon $145,416 Delaware $145,015

New Hampshire $144,763 Virginia $144,198 Pennsylvania $142,552 Nevada $141,721 North Dakota $141,449 Michigan $141,019 Wisconsin $140,862 Vermont $140,547

Texas $139,673 Maine $139,616 Arizona $139,530 Ohio $139,430 Georgia $138,113 Indiana $137,454 Wyoming $137,325 Utah $137,124

Iowa $137,039 Kansas $136,351 Louisiana $136,151 North Carolina $136,079 Missouri $136,051 Florida $135,492 Montana $135,191 Nebraska $134,905

Kentucky $134,747 South Carolina $134,175 Tennessee $133,817 Idaho $133,673 New Mexico $132,628 Oklahoma $132,399 Alabama $131,554 South Dakota $130,137

Arkansas $129,363 West Virginia $128,948 Mississippi $127,702

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: $150,084
Little Creek: $148,695
Magnolia: $149,310

Lincoln, DE $150,084 Little Creek, DE $148,695 Magnolia, DE $149,310 Milford, DE $150,084 Marydel, DE $148,136 Millsboro, DE $150,084 Millville, DE $151,086 Milton, DE $150,084

Nassau, DE $150,084 Ocean View, DE $151,086 Rehoboth Beach, DE $151,086 Seaford, DE $148,509 Selbyville, DE $151,086 Smyrna, DE $147,964 Viola, DE $149,310 Woodside, DE $148,881

Bear, DE $146,876 Newark, DE $146,933 Claymont, DE $147,048 Delaware City, DE $146,933 Hockessin, DE $147,048 Kirkwood, DE $146,933 Middletown, DE $147,664 Montchanin, DE $147,048

New Castle, DE $147,048 Odessa, DE $147,864 Port Penn, DE $146,532 Rockland, DE $147,048 Saint Georges, DE $146,933 Townsend, DE $147,649 Winterthur, DE $147,048 Lewes, DE $150,084

Wilmington, DE $147,048 Dover, DE $148,623 Dover Afb, DE $148,967 Bethany Beach, DE $151,086 Bethel, DE $148,509 Bridgeville, DE $150,084 Camden Wyoming, DE $148,781 Cheswold, DE $148,279

Clayton, DE $147,907 Dagsboro, DE $151,086 Delmar, DE $148,509 Ellendale, DE $150,084 Felton, DE $150,084 Fenwick Island, DE $151,086 Frankford, DE $151,086 Frederica, DE $150,084

Georgetown, DE $150,084 Greenwood, DE $150,084 Harbeson, DE $150,084 Harrington, DE $150,084 Hartly, DE $147,836 Houston, DE $150,084 Kenton, DE $147,907 Laurel, DE $148,509

Yorklyn, DE $147,048

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 April 01, 2026

$132,396

Average $145,015/year

$162,383

$11,033

Average $12,085/month

$13,532

$2,546

Average $2,789/week

$3,123

$64

Average $70/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,383	$13,532	$3,123	$78
Average	$145,015	$12,085	$2,789	$70
25th Percentile	$132,396	$11,033	$2,546	$64

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