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Hourly Wage for Strategic Planning Analyst I Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Strategic Planning Analyst I?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Strategic Planning Analyst I in the United States is $33, which translates to an annual salary of about $68,727.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31 to $36 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29 per hour
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Strategic Planning Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $75,904 $6,325 $1,460 $36
Average $68,727 $5,727 $1,322 $33
25th Percentile $64,320 $5,360 $1,237 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Strategic Planning Analyst I Salaries

A Strategic Planning Analyst I'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Strategic Planning Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Strategic Planning Analyst I'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:

  • Strategic Planning Analyst I (0-2 years): $68,727
  • Strategic Planning Analyst II (2-4 years): $82,054
  • Strategic Planning Analyst III (4-7 years): $95,927
  • Strategic Planning Analyst IV (7+ years): $126,243
  • Strategic Planning Analyst V (7-10 years): $161,081
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Strategic Planning Analyst I0-2 years$68,727
Strategic Planning Analyst II2-4 years$82,054
Strategic Planning Analyst III4-7 years$95,927
Strategic Planning Analyst IV7+ years$126,243
Strategic Planning Analyst V7-10 years$161,081
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Top Paying Cities for Strategic Planning Analyst Is

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:

  • San Jose: $86,685
  • San Francisco: $85,833
  • Oakland: $83,929

What Skills Can Increase a Strategic Planning Analyst I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 23.22% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 23.22%
Microsoft Office 1.6%
PowerPoint 1.26%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Strategic Planning Analyst I's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
 $80,411
17%
Program Management
 $73,538
7%
Decision Making
 $72,163
5%
Accounting
 $72,163
5%
Administrative Support
 $72,163
5%
Commitment
 $71,476
4%
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How Education impacts a Strategic Planning Analyst I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Strategic Planning Analyst Is enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Strategic Planning Analyst I with a No Diploma is between $64,623 and $69,142).

Strategic Planning Analyst I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Strategic Planning Analyst I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 7.1%
Associates 71.4%
Bachelors 21.4%
Masters 71.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Strategic Planning Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Strategic Planning Analyst I'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.

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$64,320
Average $68,727/year
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Average $33/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,904 $6,325 $1,460 $36
Average $68,727 $5,727 $1,322 $33
25th Percentile $64,320 $5,360 $1,237 $31

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FAQ about Strategic Planning Analyst I

1. What are the responsibilities of Strategic Planning Analyst I?

Assists in the development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for an organization. Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity. May be responsible for external corporate communications with industry analysts and the investment community. May also be responsible for recommending strategic alternatives and developing and maintaining operational plans. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to project leader or manager. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Strategic Planning Analyst I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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PowerPoint: A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.

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