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Program Director salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 104 open job postings for Program Director roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Program Director postings in California

  1. Program DirectorCBEM · Woodland, CA · $94.3K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  2. Program DirectorLIFEMOVES · Sunnyvale, CA · $82K–$115K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Program DirectorEscondido, CA · $125K–$133K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Senior Program DirectorCalifornia · $78K–$82K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Program Director - San Jose, CACrestwood Behavioral Health · San Jose, CA · $55.00–$61.90/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Program Director pay in other places

  1. United States$97.5K median, $72K–$169K typical, 803 postingsUnited States: middle half $72K–$169K, median $97.5K
  2. New York$90K median, $72.5K–$105K typical, 143 postingsNew York: middle half $72.5K–$105K, median $90K
  3. New York City, NY$92.5K median, $75K–$128K typical, 69 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $75K–$128K, median $92.5K
  4. Texas$92K median, $52.5K–$113K typical, 52 postingsTexas: middle half $52.5K–$113K, median $92K
  5. Massachusetts$87.5K median, $72.5K–$150K typical, 42 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $72.5K–$150K, median $87.5K
  6. The Bronx, NY$87.5K median, $55K–$97.5K typical, 29 postingsThe Bronx, NY: middle half $55K–$97.5K, median $87.5K
  7. Virginia$196K median, $82.5K–$221K typical, 28 postingsVirginia: middle half $82.5K–$221K, median $196K
  8. New Jersey$85K median, $64.5K–$215K typical, 22 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $64.5K–$215K, median $85K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Program Director make in California?

The median posted base pay for Program Director jobs in California is $127K a year, from 104 job postings with pay at 76 companies.

What is the typical Program Director pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $92K–$183K. The top 10% list $256K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $72.7K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Program Director jobs?

The median here is $127K, against $97.5K across all 837 postings for the role.

How many Program Director jobs in California list pay?

104 open postings at 76 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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