Demand Forecaster Salary in the United States

How much does a Demand Forecaster make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Demand Forecaster in the United States is $78,594 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Demand Forecaster's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,940
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,450 to $87,150
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,036
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Demand Forecaster Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,150 $7,263 $1,676 $42
Average $78,594 $6,549 $1,511 $38
25th Percentile $70,450 $5,871 $1,355 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Demand Forecaster Salaries

A Demand Forecaster'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 Demand Forecaster Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Demand Forecaster'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): $68,527
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,290
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,985
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,521
  • Expert (over 8 years): $123,069
Levels Salary
Construct... Level Demand Forecaster$68,527
Demand Fo... Level Demand Forecaster$80,290
Construct... Level Demand Forecaster$89,985
Construct... Level Demand Forecaster$110,521
Construct... Level Demand Forecaster$123,069
$68,527 0 yr
$80,290 < 2 yrs
$89,985 2-4 yrs
$110,521 5-8 yrs
$123,069 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Demand Forecaster 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 Demand Forecasters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,019.
  • California: $86,689.
  • Massachusetts: $85,534.

Top Paying Cities for Demand Forecasters

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: $99,130
  • San Francisco: $98,045
  • Oakland: $95,979

What Skills Can Increase a Demand Forecaster's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 8.99% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 8.99%
Quality Assurance 2.6%
Procurement 1.39%
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 Demand Forecaster's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Control Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$84,095
7%
Leadership
$83,310
6%
Control Engineering
$83,310
6%
Industrial Automation
$82,524
5%
Commitment
$81,738
4%
Project Management
$81,738
4%
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Demand Forecaster Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Demand Forecaster roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Durable and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Demand Forecaster positions in MFG Nondurable or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Demand Forecaster as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Demand Forecaster

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable$110,031$53.040%
Energy & Utilities$102,172$49.030%
Internet$98,242$47.025%
Business Services$94,313$45.020%
Hospitality & Leisure$90,383$43.015%

How Education impacts a Demand Forecaster's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Demand Forecasters enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Demand Forecaster with a Bachelor's Degree is between $71,591 and $76,839).

Demand Forecaster Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Demand Forecaster
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 22.3%
Associates 13.4%
Bachelors 53.6%
Masters 8.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Demand Forecaster Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Demand Forecaster'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Demand Forecaster

Salaries for a Demand Forecaster can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,485 in 2023 to around $66,962 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Demand Forecaster salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Demand Forecaster Over Time

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2023
$68,485
2024
$67,581
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$66,962
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2024 $67,581
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FAQ about Demand Forecaster

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Demand Forecaster?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Demand Forecaster roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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