Product · National (US)
Technical Program Manager Salary
TPM roles concentrate where dependencies are expensive: infrastructure migrations, platform launches, compliance programmes. The role rarely exists below a few hundred engineers.
- 25th percentile
- $134k
- Median
- $172k
- 75th percentile
- $215k
- 90th percentile
- $262k
By level
Compensation by level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPM | 3–6 yrs | $134k | $162k | $220k |
| Senior TPM | 6–10 yrs | $172k | $205k | $282k |
| Principal TPM | 10+ yrs | $218k | $262k | $375k |
Core skills
Dependency mappingRisk managementTechnical fluencyExecutive communicationProgramme reporting
Typical responsibilities
- Map and unblock cross-team dependencies
- Maintain programme visibility for executives
- Drive milestone delivery
- Manage risk and escalation
Equity
Equity sits slightly below engineering bands at equivalent levels.
Bonus
Bonus targets of 10–15%.
By city
Technical Program Manager salary by market
National band adjusted for local market conditions.
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