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Program administrator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$76,584
Average $76,584
Low $48,444
High $121,070

The average salary for a program administrator is $76,584 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Program Administrator job openings in United States

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Neurologic Recovery Program Ad...
Compass Pain and Wellness
Portland, OR
$70,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Program Administrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
University of Minnesota
 
$250,000per year
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Palmdale School District
 
$200,183per year
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Washington State Senate
 
$183,768per year
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Monterey County Office of Educ...
 
$178,916per year
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Gillig
 
$175,000per year
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Hebrew Academy for Special Chi...
 
$175,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Administrators near United States

  1. Saint Paul, MN
    $85,280 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $81,135 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $77,293 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $76,619 per year
  5. Baltimore, MD
    $73,883 per year

Where can a Program Administrator earn more?

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Senior Program Administrator

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