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Program manager salary in San Diego, CA, 2026

How much does a Program Manager make in San Diego, CA?

Average base salary

$119,854
24%
above national average
Average $119,854
Low $75,625
High $189,950

The average salary for a program manager is $119,854 per year in San Diego, CA. 275 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Program Manager job openings in San Diego, CA

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Program Manager
SAIC4out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$160,001 - $200,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Program Manager in San Diego, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Deloitte
 
$234,300per year
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SM&A
 
$220,195per year
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Systems Planning and Analysis,...
 
$210,000per year
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Millennium Software
 
$208,000per year
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Mayvin INC
 
$206,700per year
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PlayStation
 
$202,528per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Managers near San Diego, CA

  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 San Diego, CA?

Principal Program Manager

Job openings
Average $246,464 per year

Senior Program Manager

Job openings
Average $153,111 per year