Program Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Representative make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Program Representative in the United States is $143,705 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Program Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,939
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,530 to $154,820
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,266
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Program Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $154,820 $12,902 $2,977 $74
Average $143,705 $11,975 $2,764 $69
25th Percentile $133,530 $11,128 $2,568 $64
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Key Factors That Influence Program Representative Salaries

A Program Representative'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 Program Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Representative'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): $87,771
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,404
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,259
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $174,615
  • Expert (over 8 years): $198,876
Levels Salary
Transport... Level Program Representative$87,771
Transport... Level Program Representative$103,404
Program R... Level Program Representative$142,259
Transport... Level Program Representative$174,615
VP of Tra... Level Program Representative$198,876
$87,771 0 yr
$103,404 < 2 yrs
$142,259 2-4 yrs
$174,615 5-8 yrs
$198,876 > 8 yrs
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How Do Program Representative 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 Program Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $159,111.
  • California: $158,507.
  • Massachusetts: $156,395.

Top Paying Cities for Program Representatives

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: $181,256
  • San Francisco: $179,474
  • Oakland: $175,493

What Skills Can Increase a Program Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.96% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 7.96%
Procurement 1.7%
Foodservice 1.34%
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 Program Representative's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$155,202
8%
Collaboration
$150,891
5%
Initiative
$150,891
5%
Logistics
$149,454
4%
Leadership
$149,454
4%
Communication Skills
$148,017
3%
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How Education impacts a Program Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Program Representatives enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Program Representative with a Bachelor's Degree is between $158,237 and $166,179).

Program Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Program Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.9%
High School 28.6%
Associates 7.9%
Bachelors 38.1%
Masters 15.9%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Program Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Representative'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Program Representative

Salaries for a Program Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $135,542 in 2023 to around $127,798 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Representative Over Time

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