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      How much does Program Associate make?

      Total pay range
      $57K - $92K/yr
      $72K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $48K - $76K/yrBase pay
      $8K - $15K/yrAdditional pay
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      Last updated Apr 10, 20254.9K Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Program Associate

      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
      Program Associate
      |
      1-3 years
      $74K - $86K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 30, 2025

      $74K - $86K/yr
      Program Associate
      |
      1-3 years
      $75K/yr
      ($75K • $0)
      Washington, DC

      submitted on May 28, 2025

      $75K/yr
      $75K • $0
      Program Associate
      |
      4-6 years
      $63K/yr
      ($63K • $0)
      Chevy Chase, MD

      submitted on May 28, 2025

      $63K/yr
      $63K • $0
      Program Associate
      |
      1-3 years
      $54K/yr
      ($54K • $0)
      Washington, DC

      submitted on May 28, 2025

      $54K/yr
      $54K • $0
      Program Associate
      |
      4-6 years
      $95K/yr
      ($95K • $0)
      Los Altos, CA

      submitted on May 25, 2025

      $95K/yr
      $95K • $0
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      Program Associate
      |
      1-3 years
      $41K/yr
      ($41K • $0)
      Phoenix, AZ

      submitted on May 20, 2025

      $41K/yr
      $41K • $0
      Program Associate
      |
      1-3 years
      $51K/yr
      ($51K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 20, 2025

      $51K/yr
      $51K • $0
      Program Associate
      |
      1-3 years
      $34K/yr
      ($34K • $0)
      Pomona, CA

      submitted on May 20, 2025

      $34K/yr
      $34K • $0
      Program Associate
      |
      1-3 years
      $55K/yr
      ($55K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 19, 2025

      $55K/yr
      $55K • $0
      Program Associate
      |
      4-6 years
      $59K - $69K/yr
      Washington, DC

      submitted on May 17, 2025

      $59K - $69K/yr
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      Frequently asked questions about Program Associate salaries

      • The average salary for Program Associate is $71,710 per year or $34 per hour, with top earners making up to $113,505 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $56,644 (25th percentile) to $91,554 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4926 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Associate employees.
      • The highest salary for Program Associate is $91,554 per year, $7,630 per month or $44 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Program Associate is $56,644 per year, $4,720 per month or $27 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Program Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $91,690 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,627 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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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 Program Associate in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $108,280, Financial Services with a median total pay of $98,364, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $92,964, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $65,868, and Legal with a median total pay of $64,387.

      Aerospace & Defense

      The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Program Associate is Lockheed Martin.

      Total pay trajectory

      Associate Program Manager
      $83K–$141K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Program Management
      $100K–$168K/yr
      Program Manager Manager
      $106K–$161K/yr
      Salaries for related job titlesOperations Associate ($51K)Program Assistant ($44K)Program Coordinator ($53K)Program Officer ($86K)

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