Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sustainability Program Manager in New Jersey is $140,139 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.
However, a Sustainability Program Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
AI Onboarding
Sustainability Program Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $154,706 | $12,892 | $2,975 | $74 |
| Average | $140,139 | $11,678 | $2,695 | $67 |
| 25th Percentile | $125,016 | $10,418 | $2,404 | $60 |
Clearance Jobs - Moorestown, NJ
TechDigital Corporation - Jersey City, NJ
Future Technologies Inc. - Moorestown, NJ
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark - Jersey City, NJ
A Sustainability 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Sustainability 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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Sustainab... Level Sustainability Program Manager | $114,092 |
| Sustainab... Level Sustainability Program Manager | $131,333 |
| Sustainab... Level Sustainability Program Manager | $139,067 |
| Sustainab... Level Sustainability Program Manager | $165,582 |
| VP of Sus... Level Sustainability Program Manager | $241,087 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Sustainability Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Sustainability Program Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Retail & Wholesale and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Sustainability Program Manager positions in Software & Networking or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Sustainability Program Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail & Wholesale | $210,208 | $101.0 | 50% |
| Telecom | $203,201 | $98.0 | 45% |
| Media | $196,194 | $94.0 | 40% |
| MFG Nondurable | $189,187 | $91.0 | 35% |
| Construction | $182,180 | $88.0 | 30% |
Understanding how a Sustainability 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $154,706 | $12,892 | $2,975 | $74 |
| Average | $140,139 | $11,678 | $2,695 | $67 |
| 25th Percentile | $125,016 | $10,418 | $2,404 | $60 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Sustainability Program Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
US Tech Solutions
Jersey City, NJ
US Tech Solutions | Jersey City, NJ
About the Company. At US Tech Solutions, we help organizations achieve workforce agility through innovative staffing and workforce management solutions. As... more
3 Days Ago
SQUAN
Carlstadt, NJ
SQUAN | Carlstadt, NJ
Company Description. SQUAN is a trusted leader in critical network infrastructure solutions that connects people, communities, and technology to the world.... more
3 Days Ago
The Michaels Organization
Camden, NJ
The Michaels Organization | Camden, NJ
OverviewThe Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, c... more
3 Days Ago
Coinbase
Trenton, NJ
Coinbase | Trenton, NJ
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of. At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitiou... more
3 Days Ago
Bloomberg
Totowa, NJ
Bloomberg | Totowa, NJ
Critical Infrastructure Program ManagerLocationTotowaBusiness AreaWorkplace Operations and Supply ChainRef #10046647Description & RequirementsThe energy of... more
3 Days Ago
Beneficial Talent Source
Camden, NJ
Beneficial Talent Source | Camden, NJ
Manager, Program Finance - Camden, NJ (onsite)We are seeking a Manager of Program Finance to join a major player in the Defense Industry onsite in Camden, ... more
3 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
