What is the salary range for a (remote) entry to mid-level Non-Tech Program Manager?

6 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 12:09AM UTC

   I'm unsure where you would find a remote entry-level PM job at $100K unless you had some serious credentials (PhD in an industry-specific discipline plus a PM certification and significant non-PM industry experience). Remote PM jobs would be more likely for the more generic or tech disciplines, so the numbers you see would be more appropriate there.

2. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 12:35AM UTC

   I'm a senior Program Manager in a niche field and I just barely tip past $100. Variability is all over the place and depends on industry, specialized knowledge, and geographical location. That's such a generic term that it's not a good descriptor in terms of benchmarking unless you're using industry-specific sources for your data.

3. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 6:02AM UTC

   I saw some jobs on different job boards in various industries. Some seemed like my background would be a good match for. Some had salaries posted and others did not. When I did the search online for non-tech PM salary range I was surprised. It does seem like a generic title. Wonder if a little bit of experience can help you leverage into a better salary.

4. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 11:09AM UTC

   Experience, the more directly relevant the better, should always translate into higher salary. I have an amazing employee with an over-the-top educational background but not much real-world experience who is being underpaid for what she brings to the table. I've fought with HR over it to no avail. I do everything in my power to keep her happy so she'll stay long enough for me to get her certified and promoted.

5. Elizabyth HarringtonApril 24,2024 at 2:04PM UTC

   I think the salary range you are seeing when you researched jobs is for tech (even if you aren't doing a search for tech). I'm a technical program manager and I keep a pretty close eye on what the salaries in my field. I haven't seen entry level technical program manager roles paying above the range you are talking about and I definitely haven't seen program managers in non-technical industries make that. The salaries for the job postings you are seeing seem much closer to what I'd expect that role to pay unless it's in a very specialized field.

6. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 4:43PM UTC

   That is what I was wondering which is why I posted on here. I was trying to get a better idea of what the salary range for a Non-Tech PM is.

   I wish ALL jobs posted a range. I have a call back for a second interview for a PM position and despite my research, I still don't know what the salary is and if they made me an offer I have no idea what would be fair.

   I am not in the beginning of my career, I would say I am more mid- associate level. Although I have managed projects and programs I never had the title of PM. I was just in a management position. I am trying to level up and figure out what a good career path is.