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Program director salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$75,657
Average $75,657
Low $39,420
High $145,204

The average salary for a program director is $75,657 per year in the United States. 11.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Program Director job openings in United States

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Program Director - LICSW, LCMH...
NeuroBloom Behavioral Health
Fayetteville, NC
$53,097.25 - $63,945.07 a year
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Program Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sound Physicians
 
$447,200per year
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Medrina
 
$425,000per year
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Whitecap Search
 
$412,500per year
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Apogee Physicians
 
$404,855per year
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SCP Health
 
$380,500per year
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Curative Talent
 
$360,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Directors near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $92,572 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $91,108 per year
  3. Baltimore, MD
    $83,724 per year
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $83,126 per year
  5. Grand Rapids, MI
    $82,998 per year

Where can a Program Director earn more?

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Senior Program Director

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