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

A Staff Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $142,114 for beginners, reaching about $143,631 at mid-level, and approach $146,856 for experts.

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

Staff Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $158,222, California $157,622, Massachusetts $155,521. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Staff Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Program Administrative Manager: $144,000; Engineering Program Management Manager: $143,995; Program Manager: $143,932; Scrum Program Manager: $142,327; Staff Technical Program Manager: $142,188.

Staff Program Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Staff Program Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Program Manager in Rhode Island is $148,162 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,092
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,285 to $165,922
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,561

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Staff Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,922	$13,827	$3,191	$80
Average	$148,162	$12,347	$2,849	$71
25th Percentile	$135,285	$11,274	$2,602	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Staff Program Manager Salaries

A Staff Program 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 Staff Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff Program 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): $142,114
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,683
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,631
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,959
Expert (over 8 years): $146,856

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Staff Program Manager	$142,114
Intermediate Level Staff Program Manager	$142,683
Senior Level Staff Program Manager	$143,631
Specialist Level Staff Program Manager	$144,959
Expert Level Staff Program Manager	$146,856

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How Do Staff Program 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 Staff Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $158,222.
California: $157,622.
Massachusetts: $155,521.

District of Columbia $158,222 California $157,622 Massachusetts $155,521 Washington $154,950 New Jersey $154,893 Alaska $154,692 Connecticut $152,720 New York $151,920

Hawaii $149,362 Rhode Island $148,162 Maryland $147,347 Minnesota $146,233 Colorado $145,804 Illinois $145,661 Oregon $145,118 Delaware $144,718

New Hampshire $144,466 Virginia $143,903 Pennsylvania $142,260 Nevada $141,431 North Dakota $141,160 Michigan $140,731 Wisconsin $140,574 Vermont $140,259

Texas $139,388 Maine $139,330 Arizona $139,245 Ohio $139,145 Georgia $137,830 Indiana $137,173 Wyoming $137,044 Utah $136,844

Iowa $136,758 Kansas $136,072 Louisiana $135,872 North Carolina $135,801 Missouri $135,772 Florida $135,215 Montana $134,915 Nebraska $134,629

Kentucky $134,472 South Carolina $133,900 Tennessee $133,543 Idaho $133,400 New Mexico $132,357 Oklahoma $132,128 Alabama $131,285 South Dakota $129,870

Arkansas $129,099 West Virginia $128,684 Mississippi $127,441

Top Paying Cities for Staff Program 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:

Adamsville: $150,014
Albion: $148,746
Ashaway: $149,729

Adamsville, RI $150,014 Albion, RI $148,746 Ashaway, RI $149,729 Barrington, RI $148,355 Block Island, RI $149,181 Bradford, RI $149,639 Bristol, RI $148,926 Carolina, RI $149,392

Charlestown, RI $149,447 Chepachet, RI $149,149 Clayville, RI $148,733 Coventry, RI $148,741 West Greenwich, RI $149,151 East Greenwich, RI $148,641 Exeter, RI $149,109 Fiskeville, RI $148,352

Forestdale, RI $149,495 Foster, RI $149,071 Glendale, RI $149,507 Greene, RI $149,266 Greenville, RI $148,409 Harmony, RI $148,601 Harrisville, RI $149,442 Hope, RI $148,445

Hope Valley, RI $149,598 Hopkinton, RI $149,795 Jamestown, RI $149,295 Kenyon, RI $149,374 Little Compton, RI $149,991 Manville, RI $148,942 Mapleville, RI $149,178 Newport, RI $149,445

Middletown, RI $149,511 North Kingstown, RI $148,896 North Scituate, RI $148,602 Oakland, RI $149,339 Pascoag, RI $149,541 Pawtucket, RI $148,133 Central Falls, RI $148,199 Cumberland, RI $149,041

Lincoln, RI $148,348 Portsmouth, RI $149,429 Prudence Island, RI $149,122 Rockville, RI $149,772 Saunderstown, RI $149,205 Shannock, RI $149,382 Slatersville, RI $149,497 Slocum, RI $149,201

Tiverton, RI $149,884 Wakefield, RI $149,332 Kingston, RI $149,275 Narragansett, RI $149,374 Peace Dale, RI $149,314 Warren, RI $148,738 Warwick, RI $148,323 Westerly, RI $149,765

West Kingston, RI $149,322 West Warwick, RI $148,505 Wood River Junction, RI $149,535 Woonsocket, RI $149,504 North Smithfield, RI $149,164 Wyoming, RI $149,382 Providence, RI $148,090 Cranston, RI $148,110

North Providence, RI $148,128 East Providence, RI $148,100 Riverside, RI $148,148 Rumford, RI $148,126 Smithfield, RI $148,426 Johnston, RI $148,178

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

Understanding how a Staff Program 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 May 01, 2026

$135,285

Average $148,162/year

$165,922

$11,274

Average $12,347/month

$13,827

$2,602

Average $2,849/week

$3,191

$65

Average $71/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,922	$13,827	$3,191	$80
Average	$148,162	$12,347	$2,849	$71
25th Percentile	$135,285	$11,274	$2,602	$65

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