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

We've identified 10 cities in California where Remote Program Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Ione (45.1% above average), followed by Avenal and Cupertino. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Ione $153,917 $12,826 $2,959 $74.00 Avenal $148,585 $12,382 $2,857 $71.44 Cupertino $132,579 $11,048 $2,549 $63.74 Redwood City $131,570 $10,964 $2,530 $63.25 San Carlos $129,757 $10,813 $2,495 $62.38 South San Francisco $129,133 $10,761 $2,483 $62.08 San Buenaventura $128,408 $10,700 $2,469 $61.73 San Bruno $128,382 $10,698 $2,468 $61.72 Bodega Bay $127,530 $10,627 $2,452 $61.31 Los Altos $127,266 $10,605 $2,447 $61.19

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Remote Program Manager Salary in California

Q: How much does a Remote Program Manager make in California?

The average annual pay for a remote program manager in California is $106,053 a year — that works out to approximately $50.99 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $107,460. The middle 80% of Remote Program Managers earn between $56,253 (10th percentile) and $141,127 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Remote Program Manager in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Sr Program Manager at $7,593 (7.2%) above Remote Program Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sr Program Manager $113,646 $9,470 $2,185 $54.64 Customer Program Manager $111,012 $9,251 $2,134 $53.37 Implementation Program Manager $102,163 $8,513 $1,964 $49.12 Lead Program Manager $89,370 $7,447 $1,718 $42.97 Programme Management $81,158 $6,763 $1,560 $39.02

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Remote Program Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$107,460

California

$106,053

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How much does a Remote Program Manager make in California?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Remote Program Manager in California is $106,053 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $50.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,039/week or $8,837/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $154,450 and as low as $37,996, the majority of Remote Program Manager salaries currently range between $78,500 (25th percentile) to $130,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,127 annually in California. The average pay range for a Remote Program Manager varies greatly (by as much as 52300), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

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

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Remote 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 Remote Program Manager Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Remote Program Manager job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Ione, , with Avenal, and Cupertino, close behind in the second and third positions. Cupertino, beats the average in California by $26,526 (25.0%), and Ione, furthers that trend with another $47,864 (45.1%) above the $106,053 average.

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

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 18% between Ione, and Los Altos, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Remote Program Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Ione	$153,917	$12,826	$2,959	$74.00
Avenal	$148,585	$12,382	$2,857	$71.44
Cupertino	$132,579	$11,048	$2,549	$63.74
Redwood City	$131,570	$10,964	$2,530	$63.25
San Carlos	$129,757	$10,813	$2,495	$62.38
South San Francisco	$129,133	$10,761	$2,483	$62.08
San Buenaventura	$128,408	$10,700	$2,469	$61.73
San Bruno	$128,382	$10,698	$2,468	$61.72
Bodega Bay	$127,530	$10,627	$2,452	$61.31
Los Altos	$127,266	$10,605	$2,447	$61.19

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Remote Program Manager Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Remote Program Manager job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $106053 state average for Remote Program Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sr Program Manager	$113,646	$9,470	$2,185	$54.64
Customer Program Manager	$111,012	$9,251	$2,134	$53.37
Implementation Program Manager	$102,163	$8,513	$1,964	$49.12
Lead Program Manager	$89,370	$7,447	$1,718	$42.97
Programme Management	$81,158	$6,763	$1,560	$39.02

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Infographic detailing Remote Program Manager salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $78,500 to $141,127 annually, with the California average at $106,053 per year or $50.99 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Remote Program Manager jobs, with Ione leading at $153,917 annually.

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