Workday employees working as Principal Program Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Program Manager professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,976 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,760 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Program Manager at Workday is $220,940 per year or $106 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $337,439 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $179,124 (25th percentile) and $277,186 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by Workday Principal Program Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Program Manager professionals typically earn between $86 and $133 per hour.
Principal Program Manager professionals typically earn between $14,927 and $23,099 monthly.
Program Manager with an estimated total pay of $169K - $252K/yr