What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Program Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Program Analyst?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Program Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Program Analyst's salary?

An Assistant Program Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,911 for beginners, reaching about $54,426 at mid-level, and approach $54,765 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Program Analyst?

Assistant Program Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Program Analyst roles are District of Columbia $64,152, California $63,908, Massachusetts $63,057. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Program Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Program Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Program Assistant: $144,805; Program Analyst: $142,917; Senior Program Analyst: $138,621; Management and Program Analyst: $103,047; Program Analyst Trainee: $97,511.

Assistant Program Analyst Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Assistant Program Analyst make in South Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Program Analyst in South Carolina is $54,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Assistant Program Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,614
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,723 to $59,171
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,564

10% $45,564

50% (Median) $54,290

90% $63,614

Assistant Program Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,171	$4,931	$1,138	$28
Average	$54,290	$4,524	$1,044	$26
25th Percentile	$49,723	$4,144	$956	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Program Analyst Salaries

An Assistant Program Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Program Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Program Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,911
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,409
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,426
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,629
Expert (over 8 years): $54,765

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Program Analyst	less than 1 year	$52,911
Early Career Level Assistant Program Analyst	1-2 years	$53,409
Mid-Level Level Assistant Program Analyst	2-4 years	$54,426
Senior-Level Level Assistant Program Analyst	5-8 years	$54,629
Expert Level Assistant Program Analyst	over 8 years	$54,765

How Do Assistant Program Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Program Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,152.
California: $63,908.
Massachusetts: $63,057.

District of Columbia $64,152 California $63,908 Massachusetts $63,057 Washington $62,825 New Jersey $62,802 Alaska $62,721 Connecticut $61,921 New York $61,597

Hawaii $60,559 Rhode Island $60,073 Maryland $59,742 Minnesota $59,291 Colorado $59,117 Illinois $59,059 Oregon $58,839 Delaware $58,676

New Hampshire $58,574 Virginia $58,346 Pennsylvania $57,680 Nevada $57,344 North Dakota $57,234 Michigan $57,060 Wisconsin $56,996 Vermont $56,869

Texas $56,515 Maine $56,492 Arizona $56,457 Ohio $56,417 Georgia $55,884 Indiana $55,617 Wyoming $55,565 Utah $55,484

Iowa $55,449 Kansas $55,171 Louisiana $55,090 North Carolina $55,061 Missouri $55,049 Florida $54,823 Montana $54,702 Nebraska $54,586

Kentucky $54,522 South Carolina $54,290 Tennessee $54,145 Idaho $54,087 New Mexico $53,664 Oklahoma $53,572 Alabama $53,230 South Dakota $52,656

Arkansas $52,343 West Virginia $52,175 Mississippi $51,671

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Program Analyst

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $54,093
Boiling Springs: $54,096
Arcadia: $54,093

Spartanburg, SC $54,093

Boiling Springs, SC $54,096

Arcadia, SC $54,093

Buffalo, SC $53,840

Campobello, SC $53,726

Chesnee, SC $53,947

Clifton, SC $54,086

Clinton, SC $53,234

Converse, SC $54,100

Cowpens, SC $54,022

Cross Anchor, SC $53,718

Cross Hill, SC $52,768

Drayton, SC $54,094

Duncan, SC $53,961

Enoree, SC $53,737

Fairforest, SC $54,093

Fingerville, SC $53,893

Gaffney, SC $54,166

Glendale, SC $54,107

Alcolu, SC $51,261

Ballentine, SC $53,466

Bamberg, SC $52,292

Batesburg, SC $52,970

Bethune, SC $52,425

Bishopville, SC $51,856

Blackstock, SC $53,830

Blair, SC $53,458

Blythewood, SC $53,384

Bowman, SC $52,288

Camden, SC $52,740

Cameron, SC $52,185

Carlisle, SC $53,634

Cassatt, SC $52,402

Cayce, SC $53,514

Chapin, SC $53,279

Chappells, SC $52,567

Cope, SC $52,455

Cordova, SC $52,594

Dalzell, SC $51,717

Davis Station, SC $51,704

Denmark, SC $52,416

Eastover, SC $52,842

Elgin, SC $53,248

Elliott, SC $51,671

Elloree, SC $52,211

Eutawville, SC $52,509

Gable, SC $51,263

Gadsden, SC $52,846

Gaston, SC $53,391

Gilbert, SC $53,210

Great Falls, SC $54,191

Greeleyville, SC $51,845

Heath Springs, SC $53,820

Holly Hill, SC $52,429

Hopkins, SC $53,353

Horatio, SC $52,397

Irmo, SC $53,395

Jenkinsville, SC $53,368

Kershaw, SC $52,844

Lamar, SC $51,894

Leesville, SC $53,113

Lexington, SC $53,443

Liberty Hill, SC $53,451

Little Mountain, SC $53,244

Lugoff, SC $53,005

Lydia, SC $51,956

Lynchburg, SC $51,524

Ehrhardt, SC $51,966

Lodge, SC $51,977

Mc Bee, SC $52,478

Manning, SC $51,531

Mayesville, SC $51,291

Monetta, SC $52,914

Neeses, SC $52,834

Newberry, SC $52,894

New Zion, SC $51,444

North, SC $52,950

Norway, SC $52,540

Olanta, SC $51,779

Orangeburg, SC $52,458

Peak, SC $53,332

Pelion, SC $53,177

Pinewood, SC $51,684

New Ellenton, SC $53,363

Allendale, SC $52,374

Barnwell, SC $52,640

Hilda, SC $52,472

Bath, SC $53,618

Blackville, SC $52,482

Bradley, SC $52,667

Clarks Hill, SC $53,430

Clearwater, SC $53,618

Edgefield, SC $53,184

Elko, SC $52,748

Fairfax, SC $52,202

Gloverville, SC $53,579

Graniteville, SC $53,553

Jackson, SC $53,539

Johnston, SC $53,074

Langley, SC $53,604

Mc Cormick, SC $52,792

Martin, SC $52,476

Modoc, SC $53,232

Montmorenci, SC $53,258

Mount Carmel, SC $52,427

North Augusta, SC $53,618

Beech Island, SC $53,618

Olar, SC $52,257

Parksville, SC $53,137

Plum Branch, SC $53,080

Sycamore, SC $52,239

Trenton, SC $53,331

Troy, SC $52,933

Ulmer, SC $52,228

Vaucluse, SC $53,514

Warrenville, SC $53,569

Williston, SC $52,890

Windsor, SC $53,052

Beaufort, SC $53,126

Ladys Island, SC $52,941

Okatie, SC $53,403

Bluffton, SC $53,632

Brunson, SC $52,050

Coosawhatchie, SC $52,996

Crocketville, SC $52,196

Dale, SC $52,812

Daufuskie Island, SC $53,678

Early Branch, SC $52,512

Estill, SC $52,481

Saint Helena Island, SC $53,050

Furman, SC $52,622

Garnett, SC $52,869

Gifford, SC $52,294

Hampton, SC $52,273

Hilton Head Island, SC $53,429

Hardeeville, SC $53,754

Islandton, SC $52,072

Lobeco, SC $52,846

Luray, SC $52,097

Miley, SC $52,012

Pineland, SC $52,905

Port Royal, SC $53,184

Ridgeland, SC $53,214

Scotia, SC $52,630

Seabrook, SC $52,792

Sheldon, SC $53,050

Tillman, SC $53,158

Varnville, SC $52,396

Yemassee, SC $52,569

Clemson, SC $53,214

Cleveland, SC $53,305

Conestee, SC $53,620

Donalds, SC $53,171

Inman, SC $53,966

Joanna, SC $53,058

Jonesville, SC $53,987

Kinards, SC $52,689

Landrum, SC $53,397

Laurens, SC $53,231

Lockhart, SC $54,003

Lyman, SC $53,788

Mayo, SC $54,010

Moore, SC $54,087

Mountville, SC $52,845

Pacolet, SC $54,020

Pacolet Mills, SC $54,032

Pauline, SC $53,984

Reidville, SC $53,931

Roebuck, SC $54,068

Startex, SC $54,062

Una, SC $54,093

Union, SC $53,791

Waterloo, SC $52,962

Wellford, SC $54,047

White Stone, SC $54,103

Woodruff, SC $53,871

Charleston, SC $55,020

Charleston Afb, SC $55,020

North Charleston, SC $55,020

Hanahan, SC $55,020

Adams Run, SC $54,176

Awendaw, SC $54,530

Bethera, SC $53,941

Bonneau, SC $53,386

Branchville, SC $52,213

Canadys, SC $52,780

Cordesville, SC $54,242

Cottageville, SC $53,798

Cross, SC $52,766

Dorchester, SC $53,262

Edisto Island, SC $54,016

Due West, SC $52,954

Easley, SC $53,539

Fair Play, SC $52,818

Fountain Inn, SC $53,487

Gray Court, SC $53,396

Greenwood, SC $52,779

Greer, SC $53,597

Hodges, SC $52,935

Honea Path, SC $53,280

Iva, SC $52,778

La France, SC $53,261

Liberty, SC $53,399

Long Creek, SC $52,500

Lowndesville, SC $52,798

Marietta, SC $53,395

Mauldin, SC $53,598

Mountain Rest, SC $52,627

Newry, SC $53,121

Ninety Six, SC $52,710

Norris, SC $53,317

Pelzer, SC $53,473

Pendleton, SC $53,287

Pickens, SC $53,344

Seneca, SC $53,109

Piedmont, SC $53,558

Richland, SC $52,949

Salem, SC $53,002

Sandy Springs, SC $53,217

Simpsonville, SC $53,515

Six Mile, SC $53,209

Slater, SC $53,469

Starr, SC $53,010

Sunset, SC $53,166

Tamassee, SC $52,764

Taylors, SC $53,553

Tigerville, SC $53,458

Townville, SC $53,040

Travelers Rest, SC $53,459

Walhalla, SC $52,878

Ware Shoals, SC $53,252

Westminster, SC $52,726

West Union, SC $53,017

Williamston, SC $53,408

Blacksburg, SC $54,665

Bowling Green, SC $55,435

Catawba, SC $55,486

Chester, SC $54,705

Fort Mill, SC $55,461

Chesterfield, SC $52,527

Clover, SC $55,464

Edgemoor, SC $55,470

Fort Lawn, SC $54,970

Hickory Grove, SC $54,301

Jefferson, SC $52,719

Lancaster, SC $54,713

Lando, SC $55,384

Mc Connells, SC $55,201

Mount Croghan, SC $52,794

Pageland, SC $53,722

Richburg, SC $54,929

Rock Hill, SC $55,837

Ruby, SC $52,677

Sharon, SC $54,502

Smyrna, SC $54,574

Van Wyck, SC $55,418

York, SC $55,332

Aiken, SC $53,317

Folly Beach, SC $55,020

Walterboro, SC $52,836

Williams, SC $52,249

Florence, SC $52,112

Andrews, SC $52,208

Aynor, SC $52,065

Bennettsville, SC $51,937

Blenheim, SC $52,002

Cades, SC $51,656

Centenary, SC $51,892

Cheraw, SC $52,486

Clio, SC $51,923

Conway, SC $52,062

Coward, SC $52,004

Darlington, SC $52,100

Dillon, SC $51,929

Effingham, SC $52,087

Fork, SC $51,915

Galivants Ferry, SC $52,054

Green Sea, SC $51,985

Gresham, SC $51,943

Hamer, SC $52,009

Hartsville, SC $52,126

Hemingway, SC $52,020

Johnsonville, SC $51,825

Kingstree, SC $52,057

Lake City, SC $51,779

Lake View, SC $52,014

Lane, SC $52,163

Latta, SC $51,999

Little River, SC $52,342

Little Rock, SC $51,973

Longs, SC $52,188

Loris, SC $52,041

Mc Coll, SC $52,149

Marion, SC $51,961

Myrtle Beach, SC $52,199

Minturn, SC $51,933

Mullins, SC $51,931

Murrells Inlet, SC $52,073

Nesmith, SC $51,993

Nichols, SC $51,969

North Myrtle Beach, SC $52,330

Pamplico, SC $51,951

Patrick, SC $52,455

Pawleys Island, SC $51,985

Rains, SC $51,945

Salters, SC $52,168

Scranton, SC $51,914

Sellers, SC $51,985

Society Hill, SC $51,964

Tatum, SC $52,133

Wallace, SC $52,305

Greenville, SC $53,618

Abbeville, SC $52,741

Anderson, SC $53,246

Belton, SC $53,321

Calhoun Falls, SC $52,538

Central, SC $53,264

Georgetown, SC $52,160

Goose Creek, SC $54,881

Green Pond, SC $53,399

Grover, SC $52,746

Harleyville, SC $52,624

Hollywood, SC $54,452

Huger, SC $54,362

Isle Of Palms, SC $55,010

Jacksonboro, SC $53,763

Jamestown, SC $53,583

Johns Island, SC $55,020

Ladson, SC $54,747

Mc Clellanville, SC $53,623

Moncks Corner, SC $53,970

Mount Pleasant, SC $55,020

Pineville, SC $52,325

Pinopolis, SC $53,363

Ravenel, SC $54,794

Reevesville, SC $52,359

Ridgeville, SC $54,023

Round O, SC $53,576

Ruffin, SC $52,334

Russellville, SC $52,518

Saint George, SC $52,667

Saint Stephen, SC $52,527

Smoaks, SC $52,213

Sullivans Island, SC $55,020

Summerville, SC $54,327

Wadmalaw Island, SC $54,705

Pomaria, SC $53,312

Gramling, SC $53,752

Prosperity, SC $53,142

Rembert, SC $52,167

Ridge Spring, SC $53,032

Ridgeway, SC $53,316

Rion, SC $53,397

Rowesville, SC $52,352

Saint Matthews, SC $52,674

Salley, SC $52,886

Saluda, SC $52,712

Santee, SC $52,415

Sardinia, SC $51,467

Silverstreet, SC $52,630

Springfield, SC $52,749

State Park, SC $53,513

Summerton, SC $51,956

Sumter, SC $51,231

Shaw A F B, SC $51,597

Swansea, SC $53,223

Timmonsville, SC $52,039

Turbeville, SC $51,488

Vance, SC $52,447

Wagener, SC $52,899

Ward, SC $52,910

Wedgefield, SC $51,840

West Columbia, SC $53,514

Westville, SC $52,839

White Rock, SC $53,338

Whitmire, SC $52,927

Winnsboro, SC $53,529

Columbia, SC $53,514

Assistant Program Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Program Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Program Analyst positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Program Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Program Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$76,006	$37.0	40%
Financial Services	$70,577	$34.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$65,148	$31.0	20%
Healthcare	$59,719	$29.0	10%
Insurance	$57,005	$27.0	5%

Assistant Program Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Program Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$49,723

Average $54,290/year

$59,171

$4,144

Average $4,524/month

$4,931

$956

Average $1,044/week

$1,138

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,171	$4,931	$1,138	$28
Average	$54,290	$4,524	$1,044	$26
25th Percentile	$49,723	$4,144	$956	$24

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