Programs
Program Manager Salary
Manages a program's operations, staff, and outcomes. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$74,250
Median posted salary
$71,000
25th percentile
$76,000
75th percentile
49
Salary observations
47
Open right now
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 5 | $76,000 |
| Los Angeles | 33 | $74,250 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Santa Barbara (3), Orange (1), San Bernardino (1), Riverside (4).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $20M-$50M | 7 | $75,152 |
| $50M-$100M | 30 | $74,250 |
| $100M+ | 8 | $70,305 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): <$2M (1), $2M-$10M (2).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 48 | $74,250 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Supervisor (1).
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Program Director | $95,000 |
| Program Supervisor | $67,392 |
| Program Coordinator | $54,080 |
| Program Specialist | $50,960 |