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Vice president-program management salary

Average vice president-program management salary

$133,043

$63.96 hourly rate

Entry-level vice president-program management salary
$88,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Vice President-Program Management Salary

The average salary for a Vice President of Program Management stands at approximately $133,043 per year, translating to about $64 per hour. This salary varies based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and industry sector.

Salary Breakdown by State

In states like California and New York, salaries can exceed the national average, reflecting the demand for experienced professionals in these competitive markets. For instance, the highest paying cities for this role typically include San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle, where strategic program management skills are highly sought after.

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As organizations increasingly rely on structured programs to meet their goals, the demand for Vice Presidents of Program Management continues to grow. Job seekers can explore positions across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. Additionally, leveraging platforms like Zippia can provide insights into specific job openings, enabling candidates to tailor their applications effectively.

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Where can a Vice President-Program Management earn more?

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation$175,166
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Average vice president-program management salary by state

The average vice president-program management salary in California, New Hampshire, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average vice president-program management salary states are Hawaii, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for vice president-program managements

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$154,865$74.45
2Washington$144,626$69.53
3New Hampshire$156,403$75.19
4California$159,117$76.50
5Delaware$135,726$65.25
6Rhode Island$134,748$64.78
7New Jersey$136,186$65.47
8Texas$128,464$61.76
9District of Columbia$136,334$65.55
10Tennessee$129,750$62.38
11Oregon$128,569$61.81
12West Virginia$128,246$61.66
13North Carolina$127,129$61.12
14Nevada$127,042$61.08
15Wisconsin$127,070$61.09
16Arizona$124,024$59.63
17Idaho$130,145$62.57
18South Dakota$124,673$59.94
19Maine$128,391$61.73
20Maryland$135,490$65.14
21Arkansas$120,858$58.10
22New York$127,939$61.51
23Illinois$124,669$59.94
24Alabama$124,005$59.62
25Georgia$123,472$59.36
26New Mexico$122,492$58.89
27Massachusetts$124,689$59.95
28Minnesota$123,134$59.20
29Virginia$129,765$62.39
30Michigan$120,491$57.93
31Vermont$127,156$61.13
32Florida$120,609$57.99
33Indiana$120,908$58.13
34Pennsylvania$115,647$55.60
35Ohio$113,497$54.57
36Alaska$124,368$59.79
37Kansas$116,144$55.84
38Mississippi$116,283$55.91
39Montana$117,090$56.29
40Hawaii$111,533$53.62
41Utah$112,952$54.30
42North Dakota$112,807$54.23
43Iowa$114,214$54.91
44Kentucky$112,048$53.87
45Missouri$113,445$54.54
46Colorado$107,331$51.60
47South Carolina$112,585$54.13
48Nebraska$107,476$51.67
49Louisiana$110,976$53.35
50Oklahoma$107,577$51.72
51Wyoming$106,013$50.97
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Highest paying cities for vice president-program managements

The highest-paying cities for vice president-program managements are San Francisco, CA, Merrimack, NH, and Stamford, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$172,167$82.77
2Merrimack, NH$158,647$76.27
3Stamford, CT$156,544$75.26
4Vancouver, WA$147,746$71.03
5Washington, DC$137,133$65.93
6Jersey City, NJ$137,058$65.89
7Austin, TX$130,457$62.72
8Virginia Beach, VA$130,331$62.66
9Harrison, NY$128,450$61.75
10Durham, NC$128,234$61.65
11Chicago, IL$125,618$60.39
12Boston, MA$124,949$60.07
13Pensacola, FL$124,291$59.76
14Atlanta, GA$124,275$59.75
15Meridian, MS$116,463$55.99
16Philadelphia, PA$115,852$55.70
17OFallon, MO$114,780$55.18
18Columbus, OH$113,477$54.56

Vice president-program management salary details

A vice president-program management's salary ranges from $88,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $200,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average vice president-program management salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a vice president-program management's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$200,000$16,667$96
75th Percentile$165,000$13,750$79
Average$133,043$11,087$64
25th Percentile$107,000$8,917$51
10th Percentile$88,000$7,333$42

Highest paying vice president-program management jobs

The highest paying types of vice president-program managements are senior vice president-operations, vice president, product management, and vice president.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Global Director$157,749$13,146$75.8481,120
Information Technology Manager$119,589$9,966$57.49108,179
Director Of Managed Services$120,859$10,072$58.11117,659
Director Of Information Management$135,276$11,273$65.04134,762
Program/Project Manager$101,850$8,488$48.97243,017
Operations Program Manager$111,378$9,281$53.55319,602

Top companies hiring vice president-program managements now:

  1. Citi jobs (24)
  2. Qualcomm jobs (3)
  3. J.P. Morgan jobs (3)
  4. BNY Mellon jobs (4)
  5. Credit Suisse jobs (3)

Which companies pay vice president-program managements the most?

Vice president-program management salaries at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Regeneron are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vice president-program management salary at companies like Citi and Qualcomm are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation$175,166$84.21
2Regeneron$157,701$75.82
3Citi$146,412$70.39
4Qualcomm$146,026$70.20
5AECOM$140,474$67.54
6The Hanover Insurance Group$139,244$66.94
7McKissack McKissack$135,302$65.05
8McKissack$131,791$63.36
9Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates$131,330$63.14
10Northern Trust$129,795$62.40
11Morgan Stanley$129,005$62.02
12Barclays$128,466$61.76
13L'Oréal$128,155$61.61
14Univision Communications$128,042$61.56
15JPMorgan Chase & Co.$126,946$61.03
16Nuveen Investments$125,923$60.54
17APTIM$124,842$60.02
18Peloton Interactive, Inc.$123,423$59.34
19Inspire Medical Systems$123,039$59.15
20INNOVA$121,905$58.61

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Vice President-Program Management salary by industry

The average vice president-program management salary varies across industries:

  • The average vice president-program management salary in the manufacturing industry is $134,693, the highest of any industry.
  • The average vice president-program management salary in the finance industry is $127,711.
  • Vice president-program managements in the media industry earn an average salary of $117,778, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for vice president-program managements

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$134,693$64.76
2Finance$127,711$61.40
3Health Care$127,634$61.36
4Technology$125,106$60.15
5Media$117,778$56.62

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Vice president-program management salary trends

The average vice president-program management salary has risen by $29,170 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vice president-program management earned $103,873 annually, but today, they earn $133,043 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for vice president-program managements over the last decade.

Compare vice president-program management salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average vice president-program management salary over time

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Vice president-program management salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$133,000$63.96+3.2%
2024$129,000$61.94+2.6%
2023$125,000$60.32+2.3%
2022$123,000$58.91+2.5%
2021$120,000$57.47+3.1%

Recently added vice president-program management salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
MUFG Americas HoldingsGlobal Financial Crimes Issues Management, Issue Coordination Unit-Assistant Vice PresidentIrving, TX06/29/2025$71,000
Northwell HealthAVP, International Business Program ManagementNew Hyde Park, NY06/28/2025$152,000
Publicis GroupeSVP, Program ManagementEl Segundo, CA06/28/2025$176,700
Morgan StanleyInvestment Advisory Program Management-VPNew York, NY06/17/2025$110,000
Ultimate Kronos GroupVP Technical Program ManagementLowell, MA06/10/2025$291,000
UKG (Ultimate Kronos GroupVP Technical Program ManagementWeston, FL06/10/2025$291,000
UKG (Ultimate Kronos GroupVP Technical Program ManagementAtlanta, GA06/10/2025$291,000
Ultimate Kronos GroupVP Technical Program ManagementAtlanta, GA06/10/2025$291,000
Ultimate Kronos GroupVP Technical Program ManagementWeston, FL06/10/2025$291,000
UKG (Ultimate Kronos GroupVP Technical Program ManagementLowell, MA06/10/2025$291,000

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