Programs Manager, Talent Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Programs Manager, Talent Development make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Programs Manager, Talent Development in the United States is $120,471 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,672
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,363 to $133,139
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,338
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Programs Manager, Talent Development Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $133,139 $11,095 $2,560 $64
Average $120,471 $10,039 $2,317 $58
25th Percentile $108,363 $9,030 $2,084 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Programs Manager, Talent Development Salaries

A Programs Manager, Talent Development'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Programs Manager, Talent Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Programs Manager, Talent Development'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): $94,640
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $118,079
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,052
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,311
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,061
Levels Salary
Talent Pe... Level Programs Manager, Talent Development$94,640
Talent Pe... Level Programs Manager, Talent Development$118,079
Organizat... Level Programs Manager, Talent Development$138,052
Programs ... Level Programs Manager, Talent Development$120,311
Talent Pe... Level Programs Manager, Talent Development$154,061
$94,640 0 yr
$118,079 < 2 yrs
$138,052 2-4 yrs
$120,311 5-8 yrs
$154,061 > 8 yrs
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How Do Programs Manager, Talent Development Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Programs Manager, Talent Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,386.
  • California: $132,880.
  • Massachusetts: $131,109.

Top Paying Cities for Programs Manager, Talent Developments

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: $151,950
  • San Francisco: $150,457
  • Oakland: $147,119

What Skills Can Increase a Programs Manager, Talent Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 11.54% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Financial Counseling (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Financial counseling represents the provision of regular, one-on-one client sessions to guide clients toward making financial performance improvements that meet the individualized goals set mutually between client and counselor.
  • KPI (Mentioned in 0.82% Job Postings): KPI stands for key performance indicator, a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific objective.
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Initiative 11.54%
Financial Counseling 1.65%
KPI 0.82%
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 Programs Manager, Talent Development's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $126,495
5%
Insight
 $124,085
3%
Initiative
 $122,881
2%
Leadership
 $122,881
2%
Coaching
 $121,676
1%
Presentation
 $120,471
0%
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Programs Manager, Talent Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Programs Manager, Talent Development'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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$108,363
Average $120,471/year
$133,139
$9,030
Average $10,039/month
$11,095
$2,084
Average $2,317/week
$2,560
$52
Average $58/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $133,139 $11,095 $2,560 $64
Average $120,471 $10,039 $2,317 $58
25th Percentile $108,363 $9,030 $2,084 $52

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Salary Trends for Programs Manager, Talent Development

Salaries for a Programs Manager, Talent Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,268 in 2023 to around $107,946 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Programs Manager, Talent Development salary trends, .

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