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      How much does Lead Program Manager make?

      Total pay range
      $151K - $229K/yr
      $184K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $111K - $155K/yrBase pay
      $40K - $74K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $151K-$229K/yr?
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      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025390 Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Lead Program Manager

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      4-6 years
      $77K - $89K/yr
      Baltimore, MD

      submitted on May 29, 2025

      $77K - $89K/yr
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      10-14 years
      $128K/yr
      ($128K • $0)
      Sterling Heights, MI

      submitted on May 11, 2025

      $128K/yr
      $128K • $0
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      10-14 years
      $172K - $199K/yr
      San Antonio, TX

      submitted on Apr 30, 2025

      $172K - $199K/yr
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      10-14 years
      $175K/yr
      ($175K • $0)
      Anaheim, CA

      submitted on Apr 26, 2025

      $175K/yr
      $175K • $0
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      7-9 years
      $135K/yr
      ($122K • $13K)
      Kansas City, MO

      submitted on Apr 23, 2025

      $135K/yr
      $122K • $13K
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      Lead Program Manager
      |
      15+ years
      $122K/yr
      ($122K • $0)
      Charlotte, NC

      submitted on Mar 24, 2025

      $122K/yr
      $122K • $0
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      4-6 years
      $130K - $150K/yr
      Washington, DC

      submitted on Mar 17, 2025

      $130K - $150K/yr
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      15+ years
      $149K/yr
      ($149K • $0)
      Kansas City, MO

      submitted on Mar 17, 2025

      $149K/yr
      $149K • $0
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      4-6 years
      $213K/yr
      ($162K • $51K)
      New York, NY

      submitted on Mar 4, 2025

      $213K/yr
      $162K • $51K
      Lead Program Manager
      |
      10-14 years
      $127K/yr
      ($127K • $0)
      Rochester, NY

      submitted on Mar 3, 2025

      $127K/yr
      $127K • $0
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      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 Lead Program Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $237,560, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $201,823, Insurance with a median total pay of $184,156, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $179,624, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $176,629.

      Information Technology

      Top paying companies in Information Technology for Lead Program Manager are X, Microsoft, and Cerner.

      Frequently asked questions about Lead Program Manager salaries

      • The average salary for Lead Program Manager is $184,079 per year or $88 per hour, with top earners making up to $276,743 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $150,754 (25th percentile) to $228,991 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 390 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Program Manager employees.
      • The highest salary for Lead Program Manager is $228,991 per year, $19,083 per month or $110 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Lead Program Manager is $150,754 per year, $12,563 per month or $72 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Lead Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $91,690 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,325 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Total pay trajectory

      Lead Program Manager
      $151K–$229K/yr
      Executive Program Manager
      $133K–$213K/yr
      Associate Director of Program Management
      $138K–$219K/yr
      Salaries for related job titlesGroup Program Manager ($156K)Senior Lead Program Manager ($139K)Senior Product Manager ($151K)Senior Program Manager ($143K)

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