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Program Director salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 35 open job postings for Program Director roles at 18 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Program Director: postings by posted pay34 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $100K to $260K. Median $190K; middle half $176K–$221K.Median $190K$100K$260K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 2; $110K–$120K: 1; $120K–$130K: 1; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 7; $180K–$190K: 3; $190K–$200K: 7; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 3; $220K–$230K: 3; $230K–$240K: 0; $240K–$250K: 4; $250K–$260K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Director$190K median · $176K–$221K typical · 34 postingsDirector: middle half $176K–$221K, median $190K

Companies hiring

  1. ICF$176K median · $176K–$195K typical · 10 postingsICF: middle half $176K–$195K, median $176K
  2. Parsons3 postings · too few to show pay
  3. Usc$183K median · $183K–$183K typical · 3 postingsUsc: middle half $183K–$183K, median $183K
  4. Gdit2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Usc · $183K median · 3 postings
  2. ICF · $176K median · 10 postings

By location

  1. United States$190K median · $176K–$214K typical · 31 postingsUnited States: middle half $176K–$214K, median $190K
  2. New Jersey$190K median · $190K–$245K typical · 3 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $190K–$245K, median $190K
  3. Remote$190K median · $112K–$195K typical · 8 postingsRemote: middle half $112K–$195K, median $190K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $190K median, $112K–$195K typical, from 8 postings. On-site: $195K median, $176K–$228K typical, from 18 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$190K median · $183K–$190K typical · 8 postings8+ years: middle half $183K–$190K, median $190K

Newest Program Director postings

  1. Program Director, Office of Medical Leadership (OML)Hospital for Special Surgery · New York City, NY · $102K–$155K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Program DirectorGdit · Remote · $162K–$219K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Program Director, Housing & Homeless ServicesExternal Seattleymca · Remote · $108K–$115K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Program Director - Value Improvement Office - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)Usc · Los Angeles, CA · $138K–$228K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Program Director - Value Improvement Office - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)Usc · United States · $138K–$228K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Program Director make?

The median posted base pay for Program Director jobs is $190K a year, from 35 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Program Director pay range?

The middle half of postings list $176K–$221K. The top 10% list $245K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $128K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Program Director jobs?

By median posted pay: Usc ($183K), ICF ($176K).

Do remote Program Director jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $190K (8 postings) against $195K for on-site jobs (18 postings).

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