How much does a Program Development Officer make in the United States?
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The average Program Development Officer salary in the United States is $148,743 as of September 2026. The range for our most popular Program Development Officer positions (listed below) typically falls between $124,962 and $172,524. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Program Development Officer's Annual Base Salary
Program Development Officer's Annual Base Salary
| Job Title | Salary | Hourly Rate | Location | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Development Officer | $168,500 | $81.01 | United States | September 2026 |
| University Development Officer | $168,490 | $81.00 | United States | September 2026 |
| Major Gifts Development Officer | $120,800 | $58.08 | United States | September 2026 |
| Program Officer | $68,659 | $33.01 | United States | September 2026 |
| Medicare Program Development Manager | $126,750 | $60.94 | United States | September 2026 |
| Medicaid Program Development Manager | $113,207 | $54.43 | United States | September 2026 |
| VP of Medicare Program Development | $322,049 | $154.83 | United States | September 2026 |
| SVP of Medicaid Program Development | $358,966 | $172.58 | United States | September 2026 |
| SVP of Dental Program Development | $328,893 | $158.12 | United States | September 2026 |
| Medicaid Program Development Director | $200,205 | $96.25 | United States | September 2026 |
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Leads and oversees the development program for a college or university. Develops goals and strategies for all fundraising, public relations, and alumni relations. Responsible for the planning and implementation of all programs and projects that strategically engage alumni. Establishes and maintains a network of key contacts to strengthen alumni involvement. Typically requires a master's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. View VP of Development - Higher Ed. SalaryAlternate Job Titles:College Development Officer, Head Development Officer - Higher Ed., University Development Officer
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Develops and leads the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Sets the overall goals for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Oversees the budget, distribution of foundation funds, and investment strategies to ensure the financial sustainability required to fulfill the foundation's mission. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to board of directors/trustees. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. View Foundation Executive Director SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Foundation Operations and Development Director, Foundation President, Head of Foundation
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Oversees and manages the daily activities of office staff to ensure efficient operations, service delivery and expense control. Develops and implements procedures and policies for all administrative activities. Typically manages record-keeping, document preparation, mail distribution, reception, bill or invoice processing, maintenance services, technical support, project coordination/scheduling, and other related internal operations. Oversees the selection of vendors and the purchase of office equipment and supplies. Coordinates resources to troubleshoot, determine the best solutions, and solve problems. Tracks and analyzes operational costs and monitors budget. Recruits, trains, and coaches office staff to achieve optimal performance. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. View Office Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Office Operations ManagerCategory : Administrative, Support, and Clerical