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Program manager salary in California, 2026

How much does a Program Manager make in California?

Average base salary

$113,444
17%
above national average
Average $113,444
Low $66,354
High $193,952

The average salary for a program manager is $113,444 per year in California. 3.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Program Manager job openings in California

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Program Manager, Senior - Medi...
Blue Shield of California3.6out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$90,860 - $136,290 a year
Full-time
13 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Program Manager in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Powertek Corporation
 
$426,400per year
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Arm
 
$298,000per year
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Real Chemistry
 
$292,500per year
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Colliers Engineering & Design
 
$277,500per year
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Impact Health
 
$275,000per year
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Kite Pharma
 
$249,163per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Managers near California

  1. Mountain View, CA
    $186,909 per year
  2. Sunnyvale, CA
    $140,656 per year
  3. Oakland, CA
    $137,219 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $122,163 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $119,854 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 California?

Principal Program Manager

Job openings
Average $182,150 per year

Senior Program Manager

Job openings
Average $148,894 per year