Hiring a program manager: the market today
The short answer ·
1,888 open postings ask for a program manager as of Oct 5, 2026, from 430 employers. The median advertised pay is $159,550, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 1,154 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
1,888open postings
430employers hiring
$159,550median advertised pay
1,154new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 1,147 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a program manager?
Hard. 430 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Anduril Industries with 104 open postings.
What should I pay a program manager?
Advertised pay centers on $159,550. Federal staff in series 0340 average $178,542 in actual pay.