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Lead Program Manager: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
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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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.
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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.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Program Manager salaries
The average salary for Lead Program Manager is $184,110 per year or $89 per hour, with top earners making up to $276,655 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $150,819 (25th percentile) to $228,967 (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 $228,967 per year, $19,081 per month or $110 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Program Manager is $150,819 per year, $12,568 per month or $73 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $91,910 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,579 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
