Program Assistant Salaries
How much does a Program Assistant make?
Total pay range
$41K - $63K/yr
$51K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$36K - $53K/yrBase pay
$5K - $10K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Program Assistants
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Program Assistant in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $55,732, Financial Services with a median total pay of $54,043, Legal with a median total pay of $52,749, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $50,550, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $49,917.
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Assistant are Envision Pharma, PCORI, and NIH.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Program Assistant are World Bank Group and Cherokee Nation Businesses.
Top paying companies in Legal for Program Assistant are American Bar Association and Practising Law Institute.
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Program Assistant are Amentum, US Department of Defense, and Center for European Policy Analysis.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Program Assistant are Council on Foreign Relations, Social Science Research Council, and ICF.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
$55,732
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Assistant are Envision Pharma, PCORI, and NIH.
Financial Services
$54,043
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Assistant are Envision Pharma, PCORI, and NIH.
Legal
$52,749
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Assistant are Envision Pharma, PCORI, and NIH.
Aerospace & Defense
$50,550
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Assistant are Envision Pharma, PCORI, and NIH.
Management & Consulting
$49,917
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Program Assistant are Envision Pharma, PCORI, and NIH.
Recent salaries shared by Program Assistant
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 Assistant
4-6 years
$65K/yr
$65K • $0
Fort Collins, CO
submitted on Jun 6, 2026
$65K/yr
$65K • $0
Program Assistant
4-6 years
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Cayce, SC
submitted on Jun 5, 2026
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Program Assistant
10-14 years
$20K - $24K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$20K - $24K/yr
Program Assistant
1-3 years
$49K/yr
$47K • $2K
Bremerton, WA
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$49K/yr
$47K • $2K
Program Assistant
4-6 years
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
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Program Assistant
4-6 years
$51K/yr
$51K • $0
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$51K/yr
$51K • $0
Program Assistant
1-3 years
$47K/yr
$47K • $0
Boston, MA
submitted on May 27, 2026
$47K/yr
$47K • $0
Program Assistant
1-3 years
$45K - $52K/yr
Kansas City, KS
submitted on May 27, 2026
$45K - $52K/yr
Program Assistant
1-3 years
$41K/yr
$41K • $0
Long Beach, CA
submitted on May 21, 2026
$41K/yr
$41K • $0
Program Assistant
7-9 years
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
Yonkers, NY
submitted on May 21, 2026
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Program Assistant salaries
How much does a Program Assistant in United States make?
The average salary for a Program Assistant is $50,702 per year or $24 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $75,357 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $41,435 (25th percentile) and $62,582 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 9133 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Assistant employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Program Assistant in United States?
The highest salary for a Program Assistant in United States is $62,582 per year, $5,215 per month or $30 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Program Assistant in United States?
The lowest salary for a Program Assistant in United States is $41,435 per year, $3,453 per month or $20 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Program Assistant?
The salary trajectory of a Program Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $76,518 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,609 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.