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$248K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Principal Program Manager is $247,586 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $176,080 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $71,505 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $201K-$310K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Program Manager | $247,586 /yr |
| Associate Director of Program Management | $137,007 /yr |
| Head Program Manager | $181,468 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Principal Program Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Principal Program Manager in United States. Employers include Amazon, Microsoft and Workday.
Top Paying Companies
For Principal Program Manager in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $311,626 | |
| 2 | Microsoft | $291,097 | |
| 3 | Workday | $267,116 | |
| 4 | Expedia Group | $258,404 | |
| 5 | Red Hat | $250,991 | |
| 6 | Motorola Mobility | $249,123 | |
| 7 | Oracle | $246,815 | |
| 8 | NortonLifeLock | $236,927 | |
| 9 | Whole Foods Market | $232,935 | |
| 10 | Dell Technologies | $228,733 |
For Principal Program Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Principal Program Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Program Manager | $247,586 /yr |
| Associate Director of Program Management | $137,007 /yr |
| Head Program Manager | $181,468 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Principal Program Manager at different companies?
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$291,097
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$311,626
/ yr
$246,815
/ yr
$184,405
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$209,857
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$225,300
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$198,112
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$258,404
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$232,935
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$267,116
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$168,214
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$228,733
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$203,129
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$190,015
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$250,991
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Top Paying Industries
For a Principal Program Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Principal Program Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $248,903, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $232,935, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $225,300, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $221,802, and Insurance with a median total pay of $198,112.
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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.
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$221K | $109K
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Principal Program Manager pay FAQ
The average salary for a Principal Program Manager is $247,586 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1262 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Principal Program Manager employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Principal Program Manager in United States is $309,923 per year.
The lowest salary for a Principal Program Manager in United States is $201,399 per year.
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