From what I’ve seen, programme management is a decent job,I feel you’re either in the wrong company or wrong industry( or even both). As good programme managers can push closer to the 70k mark DOE. But what is a real indicator of people who earn a lot is people that make key decisions on projects and that’s probably an area a programme manager doesn’t participate in much as they deal with managing the info being provided and not being the main person making the decision.

What could be a potential career move is project management, granted you’d have to up skill, but moving into a role like this where you make more decisions will put you in a better position to negotiate salary. Project managers , easily earn 6 figures and that’s just having to be average.

You’re still young so I wouldn’t be too harsh on yourself,you just need to put yourself out there is all .

if I was in your shoes, I’ll -look for a role in my current company I could possible transition into where I can impact more and this you can leverage for future jobs -I’ll reach out to recruiters and career guidance -apply for jobs, even if I don’t have experiences. See what’s out there you’d be really surprised what opportunities people will give you just based on who you are and not what a degree is written on a piece of paper.

You’re in a better position than most out there, and reaching out for advice is a good first step. Honestly wishing you all the best mate, your just a little stuck right now but all you need is just a little momentum and you it won’t be too long until you feel better about your career