Lead Program Salaries
Lead Program salaries in Australia
Base pay
$102K - $153K/yr
$121K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$10K/yrAverage
$6K - $19K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Program Lead
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Program Lead
1-3 Years
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 8 Apr 2026
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Program Lead
4-6 Years
$92K - $107K/yr
Malvern
submitted on 16 Nov 2025
$92K - $107K/yr
Program Lead
4-6 Years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 14 Oct 2025
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Program Lead
15+ Years
$231K - $268K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 3 Sept 2025
$231K - $268K/yr
Program Lead
4-6 Years
$137K/yr
$128K • $9K
Brisbane
submitted on 16 Aug 2025
$137K/yr
$128K • $9K
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Program Lead
1-3 Years
$116K/yr
$116K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 26 June 2025
$116K/yr
$116K • $0
Program Lead
4-6 Years
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Chadstone
submitted on 1 June 2025
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Program Lead
4-6 Years
$110K/yr
$110K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 2 Apr 2025
$110K/yr
$110K • $0
Program Lead
15+ Years
$139K - $161K/yr
Clayton
submitted on 9 Dec 2024
$139K - $161K/yr
Program Lead
4-6 Years
$96K - $111K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 4 Nov 2024
$96K - $111K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Program Lead salaries
How much does a Program Lead in Australia make?
The average salary for a Program Lead is $130,500 per year or $63 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $229,800 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $108,550 (25th percentile) and $171,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 45 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Lead employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Program Lead in Australia?
The highest salary for a Program Lead in Australia is $171,250 per year, $14,271 per month or $82 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Program Lead in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Program Lead in Australia is $108,550 per year, $9,046 per month or $52 per hour.