Para Planner Salary in the United States

How much does a Para Planner make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Para Planner in the United States is $58,392 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,304
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,872 to $64,627
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,847
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Para Planner Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,627 $5,386 $1,243 $31
Average $58,392 $4,866 $1,123 $28
25th Percentile $52,872 $4,406 $1,017 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Para Planner Salaries

A Para Planner'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 Do Para Planner 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 Para Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $64,652.
  • California: $64,406.
  • Massachusetts: $63,548.

Top Paying Cities for Para Planners

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: $73,650
  • San Francisco: $72,843
  • Oakland: $71,308

What Skills Can Increase a Para Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Loan Review (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Loan review is a process routinely used by banks to assess the current value of loan portfolios. Provisioning is a technique to translate loan review results into the balance sheet.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Customer Service 13%
Loan Review 2.46%
Financial Services 1.03%
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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 Para Planner's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Fintech: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
 $70,070
20%
Fintech
 $68,902
18%
Planning
 $65,399
12%
Regulatory Compliance
 $63,063
8%
Financial Services
 $61,895
6%
Team Operations
 $61,311
5%
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Para Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Para Planner roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Para Planner positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Para Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Para Planner

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$64,231$31.010%

How Education impacts a Para Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Para Planners enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Para Planner with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $53,901 and $57,443).

Para Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Para Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 43.9%
High School 43.9%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 29.3%
Masters 4.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Para Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Para Planner'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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$52,872
Average $58,392/year
$64,627
$4,406
Average $4,866/month
$5,386
$1,017
Average $1,123/week
$1,243
$25
Average $28/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $64,627 $5,386 $1,243 $31
Average $58,392 $4,866 $1,123 $28
25th Percentile $52,872 $4,406 $1,017 $25

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Salary Trends for Para Planner

Salaries for a Para Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,984 in 2023 to around $50,515 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Para Planner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Para Planner Over Time

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2023
$50,984
2024
$50,777
2025
$50,515
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2023 $50,984
2024 $50,777
2025 $50,515
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