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Program associate salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$57,711
Average $57,711
Low $34,727
High $95,908

The average salary for a program associate is $57,711 per year in the United States. 844 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Program Associate job openings in United States

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Program Associate, Global Advo...
Center For Reproductive Rights2.8out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$62,930 a year
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Program Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
 
$279,934per year
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher ...
 
$225,000per year
William Paterson University
 
$201,240per year
Sierra Space
 
$189,323per year
Piper Companies
 
$167,500per year
StarCare Specialty Health Syst...
 
$162,500per year

Highest paying cities for Program Associates near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $82,499 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $68,323 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $67,570 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $65,080 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $65,004 per year

Where can a Program Associate earn more?

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Senior Program Associate

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