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How much does Program Officer make?
Total pay range
$84K - $153K/yr
$112K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$65K - $117K/yrBase pay
$19K - $35K/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.
Program Officer salary in US
A Program Officer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Program Officer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $38,877 to $83,602 per year, based on 5 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Program Officer in US can make a salary range of $52,945 to $120,330 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 7 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Program Officer gets the highest compensation are Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Bigger companies typically pay 35.00% more than smaller companies for a Program Officer.
Recent salaries shared by Program Officer
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 Officer
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4-6 years
$89K/yr
($86K • $3K)
Washington, DC
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$89K/yr
$86K • $3K
Program Officer
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10-14 years
$67K - $78K/yr
Baltimore, MD
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$67K - $78K/yr
Program Officer
|
10-14 years
$102K/yr
($102K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on May 30, 2026
$102K/yr
$102K • $0
Program Officer
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15+ years
$118K/yr
($116K • $2K)
New York, NY
submitted on May 26, 2026
$118K/yr
$116K • $2K
Program Officer
|
10-14 years
$24K/yr
($24K • $0)
Alexandria, VA
submitted on May 26, 2026
$24K/yr
$24K • $0
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Program Officer
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4-6 years
$63K/yr
($63K • $0)
Chicago, IL
submitted on May 26, 2026
$63K/yr
$63K • $0
Program Officer
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4-6 years
$64K - $75K/yr
Arlington, VA
submitted on May 20, 2026
$64K - $75K/yr
Program Officer
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7-9 years
$65K - $75K/yr
Baltimore, MD
submitted on May 13, 2026
$65K - $75K/yr
Program Officer
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4-6 years
$112K/yr
($112K • $0)
Washington, DC
submitted on May 4, 2026
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Program Officer
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4-6 years
$157K - $183K/yr
Bethesda, MD
submitted on Apr 28, 2026
$157K - $183K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Program Officer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $112,284, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $103,443, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $98,471, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $87,077, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $86,471.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Program Officer is World Bank Group.
Frequently asked questions about Program Officer salaries
The average salary for Program Officer is $111,521 per year or $54 per hour, with top earners making up to $201,259 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $83,641 (25th percentile) to $152,820 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3976 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Officer employees.
The highest salary for Program Officer is $152,820 per year, $12,735 per month or $73 per hour.
The lowest salary for Program Officer is $83,641 per year, $6,970 per month or $40 per hour.