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How much does Software Program Manager make?
Total pay range
$146K - $225K/yr
$180K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$108K - $155K/yrBase pay
$38K - $71K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025102 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Software Program Manager salaries
The average salary for Software Program Manager is $179,931 per year or $87 per hour, with top earners making up to $273,822 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $146,231 (25th percentile) to $225,310 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 102 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Program Manager employees.
The highest salary for Software Program Manager is $225,310 per year, $18,776 per month or $108 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Program Manager is $146,231 per year, $12,186 per month or $70 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $91,816 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,803 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Recent salaries shared by Software Program Manager
34 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
Software Program Manager
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7-9 years
$116K - $135K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Apr 20, 2021
$116K - $135K/yr
Software Program Manager
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15+ years
$218K - $254K/yr
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Feb 8, 2021
$218K - $254K/yr
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Software Program Manager
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15+ years
$125K - $145K/yr
Moline, IL
submitted on Sep 22, 2020
$125K - $145K/yr
Software Program Manager
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15+ years
$138K - $160K/yr
Framingham, MA
submitted on Aug 7, 2020
$138K - $160K/yr
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What is the pay outlook for Product & Project Management?
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.
Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Software Program Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $191,450 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $141,019.