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How much does Program Director make?
Total pay range
$115K - $204K/yr
$152K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$86K - $151K/yrBase pay
$29K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202513.8K Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Product & Project Management?
Product and project management roles help companies operate efficiently, run programs and develop new products. Organization and communication skills are important for product and project managers. Experience and specialization within specific markets or products can help job seekers stand out. Additionally, product and project management roles are very diverse, so data, design or market research skills can help open up more opportunities.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Program Director in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $287,114, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $220,428, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $208,041, Financial Services with a median total pay of $206,671, and Insurance with a median total pay of $195,647.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Director are Genentech, Pfizer, and NIH.
Frequently asked questions about Program Director salaries
The average salary for Program Director is $152,104 per year or $73 per hour, with top earners making up to $262,626 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $115,000 (25th percentile) to $203,717 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 13795 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Director employees.
The highest salary for Program Director is $203,717 per year, $16,976 per month or $98 per hour.
The lowest salary for Program Director is $115,000 per year, $9,583 per month or $55 per hour.
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