Lead Program/PMO Salary: $157,500 Average

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Average base salary

$157,500 / year

≈ $13,150 per month · $75.72 per hour

Location

Low
$126,000Average
$157,500High
$196,500

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Lead Program/PMO is a senior individual contributor role handling the most complex assignments and guiding others in the Information Technology job family, focused on Program/PMO work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Lead Program/PMO pays 10% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Program/PMO

Associate Program/PMO$138,000

Director Program/PMO Corporate$211,500

Executive Vice President Program/PMO Corporate$309,500

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lead Program/PMO make?

The average base salary for a Lead Program/PMO in the United States is $157,500 per year, or about $75.72 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $126,000 and $196,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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