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Program supervisor salary

Average program supervisor salary

$45,460

$21.86 hourly rate

Entry-level program supervisor salary
$37,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Program Supervisor Salaries

The average program supervisor salary in the United States is approximately $45,460 annually, translating to about $22 per hour. Salaries vary significantly based on geographic location, industry, and years of experience. For instance, program supervisors in high-demand sectors or areas with a higher cost of living may command higher salaries.

Salary by State

States such as California, New York, and Texas typically offer some of the highest salaries for program supervisors. Factors such as local demand for skilled professionals and the presence of large organizations greatly influence these salary figures.

Career Progression

Experience plays a vital role in salary growth. Entry-level program supervisors may start with lower salaries, but as they gain experience and take on more responsibilities, their earning potential increases significantly. Pursuing additional certifications or education can also enhance career prospects.

Conclusion

Understanding the salary landscape is essential for aspiring program supervisors. By considering the various factors that affect compensation, individuals can make informed career choices that align with their financial goals.

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Where can a Program Supervisor earn more?

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Columbus, OH$60,535
Tallahassee, FL$41,097
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Sephora$81,756
Arapahoe County$56,483

Program supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed and Glassdoor, the average salary for a program supervisor typically falls between $45,460 and $115,395.
zippia
$45,460yearly
glassdoor[1]
$58,388yearly
indeed[2]
$56,444yearly
Salary.com[3]
$115,395yearly

Average program supervisor salary by state

The average program supervisor salary in California, New York, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average program supervisor salary states are Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for program supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$53,238$25.60
2Connecticut$49,878$23.98
3District of Columbia$53,782$25.86
4Minnesota$45,428$21.84
5Georgia$47,746$22.95
6Oregon$45,384$21.82
7Wyoming$42,721$20.54
8California$60,204$28.94
9Nevada$45,052$21.66
10Illinois$45,025$21.65
11Washington$45,144$21.70
12Colorado$44,749$21.51
13Michigan$43,026$20.69
14Texas$44,108$21.21
15New Hampshire$41,657$20.03
16Nebraska$41,465$19.94
17New Jersey$44,188$21.24
18Maryland$47,427$22.80
19New Mexico$41,483$19.94
20Massachusetts$44,782$21.53
21Montana$40,965$19.69
22South Dakota$41,189$19.80
23Utah$40,563$19.50
24Alabama$40,933$19.68
25Idaho$40,914$19.67
26Delaware$41,136$19.78
27Wisconsin$40,415$19.43
28North Carolina$40,736$19.58
29Virginia$43,366$20.85
30Florida$41,180$19.80
31Tennessee$39,828$19.15
32Oklahoma$40,097$19.28
33Arizona$38,637$18.58
34Ohio$38,439$18.48
35West Virginia$36,783$17.68
36Rhode Island$40,393$19.42
37Indiana$38,344$18.43
38Maine$36,857$17.72
39Alaska$41,447$19.93
40Vermont$40,559$19.50
41Kansas$38,856$18.68
42Hawaii$40,758$19.60
43Arkansas$35,889$17.25
44Kentucky$36,637$17.61
45Mississippi$36,294$17.45
46Louisiana$36,638$17.61
47North Dakota$37,611$18.08
48Pennsylvania$36,450$17.52
49Missouri$37,107$17.84
50Iowa$34,198$16.44
51South Carolina$36,068$17.34

Highest paying cities for program supervisors

The highest-paying cities for program supervisors are San Jose, CA, New York, NY, and Hartford, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Jose, CA$60,535$29.10
2New York, NY$53,299$25.62
3Hartford, CT$49,734$23.91
4Atlanta, GA$47,786$22.97
5Baltimore, MD$47,484$22.83
6Minneapolis, MN$45,447$21.85
7Portland, OR$45,309$21.78
8Olympia, WA$45,181$21.72
9Chicago, IL$45,044$21.66
10Carson City, NV$45,037$21.65
11Denver, CO$44,791$21.53
12Boston, MA$44,700$21.49
13Trenton, NJ$44,236$21.27
14Austin, TX$44,166$21.23
15Harrisonburg, VA$43,456$20.89
16Cheyenne, WY$42,614$20.49
17Concord, NH$41,606$20.00
18Lincoln, NE$41,469$19.94
19Dover, DE$41,137$19.78
20Tallahassee, FL$41,097$19.76

Program supervisor salary details

A program supervisor's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average program supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a program supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
75th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
Average$45,460$3,788$22
25th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
10th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18

Highest paying program supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of program supervisors are director, program lead, and director of senior programs.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Sports Director$61,211$5,101$29.4313,106
Director Of After School Program$49,648$4,137$23.8794,858
Director$113,489$9,457$54.56230,711
Director Of Program Development$69,014$5,751$33.18131,077
Service Program Manager$78,256$6,521$37.62116,114
Youth Program Manager$53,856$4,488$25.8989,576

Which companies pay program supervisors the most?

Program supervisor salaries at Sephora and White County are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average program supervisor salary at companies like State of Connecticut and Lane County Engineer are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Sephora$81,756$39.31
2White County$62,426$30.01
3State of Connecticut$62,413$30.01
4Lane County Engineer$61,846$29.73
5Salt Lake County$61,650$29.64
6Multnomah County$61,360$29.50
7NC Department of Insurance$61,154$29.40
8Fort Bend County$61,116$29.38
9Allegheny County$60,434$29.05
10Constellation Energy Partners$60,373$29.03
11King County$59,964$28.83
12Washington State University$58,731$28.24
13University of California$58,699$28.22
14COUNTY OF MERCED$58,612$28.18
15County of Contra Costa$57,981$27.88
16City of Berkeley$57,214$27.51
17County of Riverside$56,917$27.36
18Dignity Health$56,865$27.34
19Minnesota State Fair$56,682$27.25
20Arapahoe County$56,483$27.16

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$46,000$45,600$45,200$44,800$44,400$44,000
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Program Supervisor salary by industry

The average program supervisor salary varies across industries:

  • The average program supervisor salary in the government industry is $51,929, the highest of any industry.
  • The average program supervisor salary in the finance industry is $46,821.
  • Program supervisors in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $44,133, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for program supervisors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Government$51,929$24.97
2Education$46,821$22.51
3Professional$45,642$21.94
4Health Care$45,037$21.65
5Non Profits$44,133$21.22

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Program supervisor salary trends

The average program supervisor salary has risen by $3,416 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average program supervisor earned $42,044 annually, but today, they earn $45,460 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for program supervisors over the last decade.

Compare program supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average program supervisor salary over time

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

Program supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$45,500$21.86+2.6%
2024$44,300$21.29+3.7%
2023$42,700$20.51+0.1%
2022$42,600$20.49+0.9%
2021$42,200$20.30+3.5%

Recently added program supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
SevitaProgram Supervisor-Bermuda Group HomeTucson, AZ06/29/2025$35,479
Educational Alliance Inc.Program Supervisor (Teacher)-June-August 2025New York, NY06/29/2025$46,958
Touchstone Mental HealthProgram Supervisor-Two Rivers (Mpls)Minneapolis, MN06/29/2025$65,000
HopelinkProgram SupervisorCarnation, WA06/29/2025$61,692
Catholic Charities CommProgram SupervisorPhoenix, AZ06/29/2025$41,740
Catalight FoundationProgram Supervisor ISan Jose, CA06/29/2025$70,000
SevitaProgram SupervisorCharleston, SC06/28/2025$37,044
SevitaProgram SupervisorCharleston, WV06/28/2025$30,262
SevitaProgram SupervisorBoise, ID06/28/2025$41,740
City of Brockton, MaSummer Youth Program-SupervisorBrockton, MA06/28/2025$41,740

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