The salary trajectory of a Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,172 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,981 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Program Manager at PBS is $122,885 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $198,108 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,425 (25th percentile) and $158,649 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by PBS Program Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Program Manager professionals typically earn between $46 and $76 per hour.
Program Manager professionals typically earn between $8,035 and $13,221 monthly.
Program Manager with an estimated total pay of $75K - $109K/yr
