Program Manager Salary Worldwide (2026)

Global median salary of $94,000 across 20 cities. Highest in San Francisco ($148,000) and lowest in Paris ($58,000).

Global Median
$94,000
per year (USD)
Highest Paying City
$148,000
San Francisco
Lowest Paying City
$58,000
Paris
Cities Tracked
20
worldwide
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Program Manager Salary by City (Top 10)

# City Country Median P25 – P75 CoL Index
1 San Francisco United States $148,000 $115,000 – $192,000 105
2 Seattle United States $138,000 $108,000 – $178,000 88
3 New York United States $128,000 $100,000 – $165,000 100
4 Zurich Switzerland $122,000 $95,000 – $157,000 115
5 Los Angeles United States $122,000 $95,000 – $158,000 90
6 Boston United States $118,000 $92,000 – $152,000 92
7 Chicago United States $109,000 $85,000 – $140,000 78
8 Austin United States $105,000 $82,000 – $135,000 72
9 Sydney Australia $90,000 $70,000 – $118,000 80
10 Dubai United Arab Emirates $90,000 $70,000 – $115,000 72
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Program Manager Salary by Region

US
$124,000
avg. median • 7 cities
Top: San Francisco ($148,000)
MENA
$90,000
avg. median • 1 city
Top: Dubai ($90,000)
AU
$85,000
avg. median • 2 cities
Top: Sydney ($90,000)
CA
$81,500
avg. median • 2 cities
Top: Toronto ($85,000)
EU
$75,500
avg. median • 6 cities
Top: Zurich ($122,000)
UK
$68,000
avg. median • 1 city
Top: London ($68,000)
APAC
$68,000
avg. median • 1 city
Top: Singapore ($68,000)
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Salary Range Comparison (Top 5 Cities)

San Francisco
$115k – $192k – $248k
Seattle
$108k – $178k – $230k
New York
$100k – $165k – $212k
Zurich
$95k – $157k – $201k
Los Angeles
$95k – $158k – $202k
P25–P75 Median P90

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Program Manager Salary FAQ

What is the average Program Manager salary worldwide?
The global average Program Manager salary is $94,000 per year, based on data from 20 cities worldwide.
Which city pays the highest Program Manager salary?
San Francisco pays the highest Program Manager salary at $148,000 per year (median).
How does Program Manager salary vary by region?
Salaries vary significantly by region. US cities typically offer the highest compensation, followed by Western Europe and Asia-Pacific markets.
Is Program Manager a well-paid career in 2026?
Program Manager is a well-compensated career with a global median of $94,000, significantly above average.

Last updated: 2026-04-09 | Data sources: Numbeo, OECD, Glassdoor, and local government statistics.