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Program specialist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$62,195
Average $62,195
Low $36,858
High $104,947

The average salary for a program specialist is $62,195 per year in the United States. 3.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Program Specialist job openings in United States

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PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SECTION
State of Arizona3.4out of 5 stars.
Sierra Vista, AZ
$27.81 an hour
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Program Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Navarro Research and Engineeri...
 
$235,040per year
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Renesas
 
$215,000per year
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Marsh McLennan
 
$194,438per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of New Yo...
 
$192,350per year
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United Launch Alliance (ULA)
 
$188,173per year
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Malace|HR
 
$187,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Specialists near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $98,021 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $66,616 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $62,346 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $54,512 per year
  5. Jefferson City, MO
    $47,631 per year

Where can a Program Specialist earn more?

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