Learning and Development Program Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Learning and Development Program Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Learning and Development Program Manager in the United States is $121,387 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, a Learning and Development Program Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,920
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,177 to $130,041
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,791
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Learning and Development Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $130,041 $10,837 $2,501 $63
Average $121,387 $10,116 $2,334 $58
25th Percentile $112,177 $9,348 $2,157 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Learning and Development Program Manager Salaries

A Learning and Development Program Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Learning and Development Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Learning and Development Program Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $142,096
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $102,752
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,143
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,186
  • Expert (over 8 years): $198,063
Levels Salary
Organizat... Level Learning and Development Program Manager$142,096
Organizat... Level Learning and Development Program Manager$102,752
Learning ... Level Learning and Development Program Manager$120,143
Organizat... Level Learning and Development Program Manager$162,186
Organizat... Level Learning and Development Program Manager$198,063
$142,096 0 yr
$102,752 < 2 yrs
$120,143 2-4 yrs
$162,186 5-8 yrs
$198,063 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Learning and Development Program Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $153,106
  • San Francisco: $151,601
  • Oakland: $148,238

What Skills Can Increase a Learning and Development Program Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.12% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Lean Six Sigma (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Applying the methods of Lean Six Sigma in reducing variation, waste, and cycle time to achieve customer satisfaction and bottom-line results.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
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Leadership 7.12%
Lean Six Sigma 1.67%
Supply Chain 1.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Learning and Development Program Manager's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Organizational Development: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
 $123,815
2%
Organizational Development
 $123,815
2%
Innovation
 $123,815
2%
Change Management
 $123,815
2%
Communication Skills
 $122,601
1%
Facilitation
 $122,601
1%
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How Education impacts a Learning and Development Program Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Learning and Development Program Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Learning and Development Program Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $131,239 and $141,063).

Learning and Development Program Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Learning and Development Program Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 1.4%
Associates 2.5%
Bachelors 20.2%
Masters 66.8%
Doctorate 9.0%
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Learning and Development Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Learning and Development Program Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$112,177
Average $121,387/year
$130,041
$9,348
Average $10,116/month
$10,837
$2,157
Average $2,334/week
$2,501
$54
Average $58/hour
$63
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $130,041 $10,837 $2,501 $63
Average $121,387 $10,116 $2,334 $58
25th Percentile $112,177 $9,348 $2,157 $54

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Salary Trends for Learning and Development Program Manager

Salaries for a Learning and Development Program Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,280 in 2023 to around $106,529 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Learning and Development Program Manager salary trends, .

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