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How much does Principal Program Manager make?
Total pay range
$179K - $277K/yr
$221K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$134K - $192K/yrBase pay
$46K - $85K/yrAdditional pay
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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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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Principal Program Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $302,617, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $286,710, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $232,164, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $218,371, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $210,791.
Frequently asked questions about Principal Program Manager salaries
The average salary for Principal Program Manager is $220,975 per year or $106 per hour, with top earners making up to $337,438 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $179,168 (25th percentile) to $277,205 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1494 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Program Manager employees.
The highest salary for Principal Program Manager is $277,205 per year, $23,100 per month or $133 per hour.
The lowest salary for Principal Program Manager is $179,168 per year, $14,931 per month or $86 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Principal Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,952 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,833 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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