Hiring a program manager: the market today
The short answer ·
1,858 open postings ask for a program manager as of Sep 25, 2026, from 339 employers. The median advertised minimum is $130,000. 1,033 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
1,858open postings
339employers hiring
$130,000median advertised minimum
1,033new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 1,216 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a program manager?
Hard. 339 employers are hiring the role right now, led by RTX (Raytheon) with 103 open postings.
What should I pay a program manager?
Advertised minimums center on $130,000. Federal staff in series 0340 average $178,542 in actual pay.