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Program Manager salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Program Manager at tech startups in United States is $172k a year (middle half $147k to $201k), based on 96 job postings from 54 companies that publish a pay range. 8% of these postings are remote.
$172kmedian, United States
$147k–$201kmiddle half (P25–P75)
96postings from 54 companies
8%remote postings
Ranks #208 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 18% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $170k. Average posted range: $148k to $203k.
Program Manager pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $172k | $147k to $201k | 96 | 54 | 8% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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