Program Manager III Salaries
How much does a Program Manager III make?
Total pay range
$133K - $195K/yr
$160K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$104K - $142K/yrBase pay
$28K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Program Manager IIIs
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Program Manager III in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $189,707, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $162,728, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $146,732, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $145,057, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $144,834.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Program Manager III are Google, Twitch, and Yahoo.
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Program Manager III are RTX, Northrop Grumman, and General Atomics.
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Program Manager III is Comcast.
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Program Manager III is Panasonic.
The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Manager III is Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Information Technology
$189,707
Information Technology
Aerospace & Defense
$162,728
Information Technology
Telecommunications
$146,732
Information Technology
Manufacturing
$145,057
Information Technology
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
$144,834
Recent salaries shared by Program Manager III
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Program Manager III
4-6 years
$120K/yr
$109K • $11K
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$120K/yr
$109K • $11K
Program Manager III
7-9 years
$171K/yr
$170K • $931
San Diego, CA
submitted on May 22, 2026
$171K/yr
$170K • $931
Program Manager III
4-6 years
$197K/yr
$160K • $37K
Austin, TX
submitted on May 20, 2026
$197K/yr
$160K • $37K
Program Manager III
10-14 years
$132K/yr
$122K • $10K
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on May 9, 2026
$132K/yr
$122K • $10K
Program Manager III
4-6 years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Cleveland, OH
submitted on May 6, 2026
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
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Program Manager III
4-6 years
$163K/yr
$124K • $39K
Denver, CO
submitted on Mar 8, 2026
$163K/yr
$124K • $39K
Program Manager III
10-14 years
$237K/yr
$212K • $25K
Boulder, CO
submitted on Feb 23, 2026
$237K/yr
$212K • $25K
Program Manager III
4-6 years
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Greenville, TX
submitted on Jan 29, 2026
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Program Manager III
4-6 years
$189K/yr
$129K • $60K
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jan 26, 2026
$189K/yr
$129K • $60K
Program Manager III
1-3 years
$170K/yr
$122K • $48K
Tempe, AZ
submitted on Jan 16, 2026
$170K/yr
$122K • $48K
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Frequently asked questions about Program Manager III salaries
How much does a Program Manager III in United States make?
The average salary for a Program Manager III is $159,535 per year or $77 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $232,011 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $132,806 (25th percentile) and $194,806 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4907 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Manager III employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Program Manager III in United States?
The highest salary for a Program Manager III in United States is $194,806 per year, $16,234 per month or $94 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Program Manager III in United States?
The lowest salary for a Program Manager III in United States is $132,806 per year, $11,067 per month or $64 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Program Manager III?
The salary trajectory of a Program Manager III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $91,628 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,253 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.