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Program manager internship salary

Average program manager internship salary

$45,216

$21.74 hourly rate

Entry-level program manager internship salary
$30,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Program Manager Internship Salary

As of October 2025, a Program Manager Internship offers an average salary of $45,216 per year, or approximately $22 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on location, industry, and experience level. For example, internships in tech hubs like San Francisco and New York often pay more compared to those in smaller cities. Additionally, interns may see differences in pay based on the specific industry they enter.

Where Can a Program Manager Internship Earn More?

Interns can increase their earnings by seeking positions in high-paying industries such as technology, finance, and consulting. Some cities also offer higher wages; for instance, cities like Seattle and Austin are known for competitive salaries in this field. Understanding the landscape of opportunities can help interns make informed decisions about their career paths.

Key Factors Influencing Salary

  • Location: Urban areas typically offer higher salaries.
  • Industry: Tech and finance sectors tend to pay more.
  • Experience: Previous internships or relevant projects can lead to better offers.

Researching salaries by state and city can provide valuable insights for prospective interns, enabling them to aim for positions that align with their financial goals.

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Where can a Program Manager Internship earn more?

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Google$101,116
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Average program manager internship salary by state

The average program manager internship salary in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average program manager internship salary states are Maine, South Carolina, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for program manager interns

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1District of Columbia$59,163$28.44
2Delaware$56,661$27.24
3Maryland$59,963$28.83
4California$57,891$27.83
5Washington$49,535$23.81
6Rhode Island$58,099$27.93
7Connecticut$49,610$23.85
8Pennsylvania$58,641$28.19
9Massachusetts$48,172$23.16
10Montana$43,826$21.07
11Nevada$50,406$24.23
12Virginia$46,587$22.40
13Michigan$46,567$22.39
14New Hampshire$43,294$20.81
15Georgia$47,497$22.84
16New York$46,583$22.40
17West Virginia$44,258$21.28
18New Jersey$47,047$22.62
19Illinois$44,294$21.30
20Wisconsin$43,186$20.76
21Arizona$42,214$20.30
22Oregon$43,271$20.80
23Hawaii$51,445$24.73
24Idaho$40,408$19.43
25New Mexico$41,003$19.71
26Iowa$41,717$20.06
27Louisiana$42,337$20.35
28Alaska$40,775$19.60
29Alabama$39,798$19.13
30Mississippi$39,054$18.78
31South Dakota$37,554$18.05
32Arkansas$37,834$18.19
33Texas$39,819$19.14
34Wyoming$35,725$17.18
35Minnesota$38,742$18.63
36Utah$36,497$17.55
37Vermont$36,497$17.55
38Indiana$38,764$18.64
39Kentucky$38,328$18.43
40Ohio$38,414$18.47
41Maine$36,208$17.41
42Tennessee$37,202$17.89
43North Dakota$32,933$15.83
44North Carolina$37,716$18.13
45Florida$37,391$17.98
46Kansas$36,279$17.44
47Oklahoma$36,936$17.76
48Colorado$33,660$16.18
49Missouri$37,169$17.87
50Nebraska$31,922$15.35
51South Carolina$35,821$17.22

Highest paying cities for program manager interns

The highest-paying cities for program manager interns are San Francisco, CA, Annapolis, MD, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$64,126$30.83
2Annapolis, MD$60,201$28.94
3Washington, DC$59,149$28.44
4Allentown, PA$58,824$28.28
5Providence, RI$57,885$27.83
6Seattle, WA$49,921$24.00
7South Windsor, CT$48,474$23.30
8Reston, VA$48,155$23.15
9Boston, MA$48,032$23.09
10Trenton, NJ$47,313$22.75
11Atlanta, GA$47,252$22.72
12New York, NY$47,005$22.60
13Chicago, IL$44,610$21.45
14Oak Creek, WI$43,303$20.82
15Phoenix, AZ$42,197$20.29
16Des Moines, IA$41,135$19.78
17Austin, TX$40,527$19.48
18Auburn, AL$39,805$19.14
19Valparaiso, IN$39,111$18.80
20Saint Paul, MN$38,892$18.70

Program manager internship salary details

A program manager internship's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average program manager internship salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a program manager internship's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
75th Percentile$55,000$4,583$26
Average$45,216$3,768$22
25th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
10th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14

Highest paying program manager internship jobs

The highest paying types of program manager interns are associate director, senior project manager, and project director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Project Administrator$52,862$4,405$25.41141,253
Project Director$107,396$8,950$51.63116,968
Call Center Manager$37,614$3,134$18.08123,791
Consultant/Project Manager$100,754$8,396$48.44213,963
Program Developer$74,749$6,229$35.94128,488
Program Coordinator$45,068$3,756$21.67102,464

Top companies hiring program manager interns now:

  1. Microsoft jobs (65)
  2. Google jobs (7)
  3. Cisco jobs (9)
  4. IBM jobs (4)
  5. Intel jobs (8)

Which companies pay program manager interns the most?

Program manager internship salaries at Google and SAP are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average program manager internship salary at companies like BlackRock and BNY Mellon are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Google$101,116$48.61
2SAP$93,783$45.09
3BlackRock$91,198$43.85
4BNY Mellon$79,474$38.21
5Turner Construction$75,787$36.44
6Salesforce$70,407$33.85
7Jacobs Engineering Group$68,556$32.96
8Amazon$68,464$32.92
9Regis College$64,703$31.11
10Huitt-Zollars$63,079$30.33
11Long Beach City College$62,858$30.22
12General Motors$60,651$29.16
13Oracle$57,718$27.75
14Democracy Fund$55,563$26.71
15MRM$54,918$26.40
16Pick-n-Pull$54,735$26.31
17Kemper$50,442$24.25
18L3Harris$50,376$24.22
19Chicago Public Schools$50,039$24.06
20Schnitzer Steel$49,810$23.95

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Program Manager Internship salary by industry

The average program manager internship salary varies across industries:

  • The average program manager internship salary in the technology industry is $71,847, the highest of any industry.
  • The average program manager internship salary in the finance industry is $53,562.
  • Program manager interns in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $42,414, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for program manager interns

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$71,847$34.54
2Transportation$53,562$25.75
3Education$48,254$23.20
4Government$45,043$21.66
5Construction$44,917$21.59
6Non Profits$42,414$20.39

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Program manager internship salary trends

The average program manager internship salary has risen by $5,566 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average program manager internship earned $39,650 annually, but today, they earn $45,216 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for program manager interns over the last decade.

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Average program manager internship salary over time

Compare program manager internship salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Program manager internship salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$45,200$21.74+4.1%
2024$43,400$20.85+1.3%
2023$42,800$20.58+1.7%
2022$42,100$20.22+0.6%
2021$41,800$20.10+0.1%

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Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryDOE CCI Internship Program (Fall)Oklahoma City, OK06/17/2025$34,769
Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryDOE CCI Internship Program (Fall)Salt Lake City, UT06/17/2025$34,769
Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryDOE CCI Internship Program (Fall)Montgomery, AL06/17/2025$34,769
Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryDOE CCI Internship Program (Fall)Augusta, ME06/17/2025$34,769
Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryDOE CCI Internship Program (Fall)Urban Honolulu, HI06/17/2025$34,769

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