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Program manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Program Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$96,655
Average $96,655
Low $54,051
High $172,841

The average salary for a program manager is $96,655 per year in the United States. 19.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Program Manager job openings in United States

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Program-Project Manager I
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions5out of 5 stars.
College Park, MD
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Program Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
 
$500,000per year
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Learning Resource Center
 
$498,000per year
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Powertek Corporation
 
$426,400per year
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FAR Government
 
$366,000per year
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ReMedi Health Solutions
 
$322,400per year
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Real Chemistry
 
$292,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Managers near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $120,014 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $110,945 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $109,877 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $94,288 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $91,055 per year

Where can a Program Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Program Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Program Manager get paid in United States?

Principal Program Manager

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Average $165,459 per year

Senior Program Manager

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Average $133,730 per year