What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Program Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in Colorado where Program Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Aspen (14.9% above average), followed by Snowmass Village and Basalt. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Aspen $129,889 $10,824 $2,497 $62.45 Snowmass Village $127,430 $10,619 $2,450 $61.26 Basalt $126,018 $10,501 $2,423 $60.59 Leadville $123,570 $10,297 $2,376 $59.41 Vail $121,982 $10,165 $2,345 $58.65 Mead $121,709 $10,142 $2,340 $58.51 Avon $121,616 $10,134 $2,338 $58.47 Breckenridge $121,360 $10,113 $2,333 $58.35 Hudson $120,965 $10,080 $2,326 $58.16 Platteville $120,356 $10,029 $2,314 $57.86

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Program Manager Salary in Colorado

Q: How much does a Program Manager make in Colorado?

The average annual pay for a program manager in Colorado is $112,997 a year — that works out to approximately $54.33 an hour. That is 5.2% above the national average of $107,460. The middle 80% of Program Managers earn between $59,936 (10th percentile) and $150,366 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Program Manager Jobs in Colorado?

We found several jobs related to Program Manager in Colorado that pay more on average. Topping the list is Leadership Development Program Manager at $13,247 (11.7%) above Program Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Leadership Development Program Manager $126,244 $10,520 $2,427 $60.69 Group Program Manager $120,072 $10,006 $2,309 $57.73 Data Governance Program Manager $119,809 $9,984 $2,304 $57.60 Learning Program Manager $85,560 $7,130 $1,645 $41.13 Education Program Manager $76,001 $6,333 $1,461 $36.54

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Program Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$107,460

Colorado

$112,997

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How much does a Program Manager make in Colorado?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Program Manager in Colorado is $112,997 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.33 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,173/week or $9,416/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $164,563 and as low as $40,483, the majority of Program Manager salaries currently range between $83,600 (25th percentile) to $139,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $150,366 annually in Colorado. The average pay range for a Program Manager varies greatly (by as much as 55700), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Colorado ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Program Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Program Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Program Manager Jobs in Colorado

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Program Manager job is above the average in Colorado in Colorado. Topping the list is Aspen, , with Snowmass Village, and Basalt, close behind in the second and third positions. Basalt, beats the average in Colorado by $13,021 (11.5%), and Aspen, furthers that trend with another $16,892 (14.9%) above the $112,997 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Colorado, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Program Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Aspen, and Platteville, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Program Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Aspen	$129,889	$10,824	$2,497	$62.45
Snowmass Village	$127,430	$10,619	$2,450	$61.26
Basalt	$126,018	$10,501	$2,423	$60.59
Leadville	$123,570	$10,297	$2,376	$59.41
Vail	$121,982	$10,165	$2,345	$58.65
Mead	$121,709	$10,142	$2,340	$58.51
Avon	$121,616	$10,134	$2,338	$58.47
Breckenridge	$121,360	$10,113	$2,333	$58.35
Hudson	$120,965	$10,080	$2,326	$58.16
Platteville	$120,356	$10,029	$2,314	$57.86

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Program Manager Jobs in Colorado

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Program Manager job category in Colorado, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $112997 state average for Program Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Leadership Development Program Manager	$126,244	$10,520	$2,427	$60.69
Group Program Manager	$120,072	$10,006	$2,309	$57.73
Data Governance Program Manager	$119,809	$9,984	$2,304	$57.60
Learning Program Manager	$85,560	$7,130	$1,645	$41.13
Education Program Manager	$76,001	$6,333	$1,461	$36.54

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Infographic detailing Program Manager salary in Colorado as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $83,600 to $150,366 annually, with the Colorado average at $112,997 per year or $54.33 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Colorado for Program Manager jobs, with Aspen leading at $129,889 annually.

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