NIH employees working as Program Support Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 46 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Program Support Assistant professionals at NIH worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Program Support Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $75,690 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,952 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Program Support Assistant at NIH is $53,049 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $76,004 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $44,173 (25th percentile) and $64,186 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by NIH Program Support Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Program Support Assistant professionals typically earn between $21 and $31 per hour.
Program Support Assistant professionals typically earn between $3,681 and $5,349 monthly.