How much does a manager, program management make?

The average manager, program management salary in the United States is $112,937. Manager, program management salaries typically range between $82,000 and $155,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for managers, program management is $54.3 per hour. Manager, program management salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Managers, program management earn the highest average salary in California.

Manager, program management salary

Q: What state pays Managers, Program Management the most?

California pays Managers, Program Management the most in the United States, with an average salary of $135,835 per year, or $65.31 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a manager, program management?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a manager, program management if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $120,706 per year.

Q: Do program managers get paid well?

Yes, program managers get paid well. Program managers tend to make salaries between $80,000 and $125,000 per year. As with any role, a program manager's salary is dependent on factors such as location, company, experience, and education.

Q: How much does a program manager make at Amazon?

A program manager at Amazon makes around $90,000 annually. However, the average range is from $70,000 per year to over $140,000 in a year. The salaries for program managers at Amazon can vary depending on region, education, and experience level. Other than these two factors, salary expectations for program managers at Amazon are largely reliant on experience level and developing skills that will make you valuable.

Q: How much is a program manager paid?

A program manager is paid around $90,000 annually. However, the average range is from $70,000 per year to over $140,000 in a year. The salaries for program managers can vary depending on region, education, and experience level. Other than these two factors, salary expectations for program managers are largely reliant on experience level and developing skills that will make you valuable.

Q: Is program manager a good career?

Yes, program management is a good career. Many program managers enjoy their jobs because no two days are alike, and they can see their planning and hard work come to fruition. Typically, program managers have high annual salaries, handle greater business challenges, have opportunities to mentor project managers, and opportunities for career growth.

Average manager, program management salary

$112,937

$54.3 hourly rate

Entry-level manager, program management salary

$82,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Manager, Program Management Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Manager in Program Management reaches approximately $112,937 annually. This figure represents not only base compensation but also reflects the critical role these managers play in steering projects and leading teams effectively. Salaries can differ widely based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.

Salary by State

In exploring salary ranges, states like California and New York typically offer competitive compensation, while regions with a lower cost of living might present more modest figures. For example, California stands out with higher salaries due to the concentration of tech companies.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Advancing in the field often leads to higher salaries. Positions in healthcare, technology, and finance generally offer the highest pay. Furthermore, obtaining relevant certifications or additional education can enhance your earning potential. Overall, the demand for skilled program managers continues to grow, making this a promising career path.

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Manager, program management salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for a manager, program management typically falls between $112,937 and $210,083.

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$112,937yearly

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$210,083yearly

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$116,510yearly

Average manager, program management salary by state

The highest-paying states for managers, program management are California, Washington, and New Jersey. The lowest average manager, program management salary states are Colorado, Missouri, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for managers, program management

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$135,835	$65.31
2	Washington	$120,706	$58.03
3	New Jersey	$120,047	$57.71
4	New York	$113,900	$54.76
5	Massachusetts	$113,055	$54.35
6	Nevada	$110,330	$53.04
7	Michigan	$112,650	$54.16
8	Oregon	$108,411	$52.12
9	Virginia	$110,527	$53.14
10	Texas	$107,406	$51.64
11	Ohio	$109,669	$52.73
12	Idaho	$103,016	$49.53
13	Minnesota	$107,898	$51.87
14	Pennsylvania	$106,470	$51.19
15	North Carolina	$105,647	$50.79
16	Indiana	$111,356	$53.54
17	Illinois	$106,058	$50.99
18	Maryland	$112,101	$53.89
19	West Virginia	$105,535	$50.74
20	Arizona	$102,451	$49.26
21	New Hampshire	$103,083	$49.56
22	New Mexico	$101,061	$48.59
23	Rhode Island	$98,511	$47.36
24	District of Columbia	$103,283	$49.66
25	North Dakota	$96,118	$46.21
26	Iowa	$104,394	$50.19
27	Connecticut	$102,835	$49.44
28	Louisiana	$102,690	$49.37
29	Georgia	$99,921	$48.04
30	Delaware	$98,428	$47.32
31	Utah	$93,378	$44.89
32	Vermont	$97,433	$46.84
33	Hawaii	$93,061	$44.74
34	Montana	$94,598	$45.48
35	Wisconsin	$93,817	$45.10
36	Florida	$95,988	$46.15
37	Mississippi	$95,596	$45.96
38	Kentucky	$91,836	$44.15
39	Oklahoma	$91,987	$44.22
40	Kansas	$90,532	$43.52
41	Colorado	$87,174	$41.91
42	Alabama	$90,212	$43.37
43	Maine	$89,172	$42.87
44	South Dakota	$87,341	$41.99
45	Alaska	$89,251	$42.91
46	South Carolina	$89,236	$42.90
47	Arkansas	$85,344	$41.03
48	Tennessee	$85,616	$41.16
49	Missouri	$86,750	$41.71
50	Nebraska	$81,938	$39.39
51	Wyoming	$84,198	$40.48

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Highest paying cities for managers, program management

The highest-paying cities for managers, program management are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Jersey City, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$146,769	$70.56
2	Seattle, WA	$121,495	$58.41
3	Jersey City, NJ	$120,183	$57.78
4	New York, NY	$114,234	$54.92
5	Boston, MA	$112,994	$54.32
6	Detroit, MI	$112,976	$54.32
7	Baltimore, MD	$112,238	$53.96
8	Indianapolis, IN	$111,441	$53.58
9	Arlington, VA	$111,081	$53.40
10	Columbus, OH	$109,728	$52.75
11	Austin, TX	$108,160	$52.00
12	Minneapolis, MN	$107,927	$51.89
13	Portland, OR	$107,113	$51.50
14	Philadelphia, PA	$107,086	$51.48
15	Chicago, IL	$106,606	$51.25
16	Charleston, WV	$104,876	$50.42
17	Charlotte, NC	$104,230	$50.11
18	Washington, DC	$103,321	$49.67
19	Stamford, CT	$103,151	$49.59
20	Phoenix, AZ	$102,640	$49.35

Managers, Program Management are the most in-demand in these five cities:

Manager, program management salary details

A manager, program management's salary ranges from $82,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $155,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average manager, program management salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a manager, program management's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$155,000	$12,917	$75
75th Percentile	$133,000	$11,083	$64
Average	$112,937	$9,411	$54
25th Percentile	$95,000	$7,917	$46
10th Percentile	$82,000	$6,833	$39

Highest paying manager, program management jobs

The highest paying types of managers, program management are director program management, director of project management, and lead program manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Consultant/Project Manager	$100,754	$8,396	$48.44	213,963
Program/Project Manager	$101,850	$8,488	$48.97	243,017
Engagement Manager	$112,413	$9,368	$54.04	166,237
Delivery Manager	$113,280	$9,440	$54.46	172,434
Project Manager	$91,578	$7,632	$44.03	167,116
Data Manager	$108,359	$9,030	$52.10	147,574

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Which companies pay managers, program management the most?

Manager, program management salaries at Meta and ICE Mortgage Technology are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manager, program management salary at companies like Netflix and The Walt Disney Company are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$174,661	$83.97
2	ICE Mortgage Technology	$174,511	$83.90
3	Netflix	$171,230	$82.32
4	The Walt Disney Company	$169,879	$81.67
5	Airbnb	$169,256	$81.37
6	NVIDIA	$164,730	$79.20
7	Google	$164,415	$79.05
8	Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation	$161,228	$77.51
9	Pure Storage	$158,673	$76.29
10	Safeway	$158,315	$76.11
11	VMware	$152,437	$73.29
12	United Talent Agency	$151,094	$72.64
13	PitchBook Data	$150,359	$72.29
14	Apple	$150,034	$72.13
15	eBay	$149,897	$72.07
16	Atlassian	$149,892	$72.06
17	First Republic Bank	$149,405	$71.83
18	ViacomCBS	$148,809	$71.54
19	PayPal	$148,765	$71.52
20	Chevron	$148,180	$71.24

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Manager, Program Management salary by industry

The average manager, program management salary varies across industries:

The average manager, program management salary in the technology industry is $126,000, the highest of any industry.
The average manager, program management salary in the finance industry is $125,398.
Managers, program management in the retail industry earn an average salary of $99,942, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for managers, program management

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$126,000	$60.58
2	Internet	$125,398	$60.29
3	Manufacturing	$115,263	$55.41
4	Professional	$110,716	$53.23
5	Telecommunication	$104,516	$50.25
6	Retail	$99,942	$48.05

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Manager, program management salary trends

The average manager, program management salary has risen by $24,762 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manager, program management earned $88,175 annually, but today, they earn $112,937 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for managers, program management over the last decade.

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Average manager, program management salary over time

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Manager, program management salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$113,000	$54.30	+3.2%
2024	$109,000	$52.58	+2.6%
2023	$106,000	$51.20	+2.3%
2022	$104,000	$50.01	+2.5%
2021	$101,000	$48.78	+3.1%

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Lumen	Manager Program Management	Helena, MT	06/28/2025	$114,082
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