What are the main factors that influence an Inventory Planner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Inventory Planner?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Inventory Planner roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Inventory Planner's salary?

An Inventory Planner's salary grows with experience: an Inventory Control Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $53,560, an Inventory Planner (2-4 years)earns $61,787, an Inventory Control Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $73,379, an Inventory Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $97,612, an Inventory Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $74,949,

What are the highest paying states for an Inventory Planner?

Inventory Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Inventory Planner roles are District of Columbia $68,031, California $67,773, Massachusetts $66,870. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Inventory Planner roles make?

Salaries for Inventory Planner level roles vary by specialization: Materials/Inventory Planner V: $145,300; Materials Planner V: $145,206; Materials/Inventory Planner IV: $112,700; Materials Planner IV: $112,641; Materials/Inventory Planner III: $87,000.

Inventory Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does an Inventory Planner make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inventory Planner in Delaware is $62,225 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,605
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,559 to $68,181
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,401

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Inventory Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,181	$5,682	$1,311	$33
Average	$62,225	$5,185	$1,197	$30
25th Percentile	$56,559	$4,713	$1,088	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Inventory Planner Salaries

An Inventory 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Inventory Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inventory Planner'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): $53,560
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,787
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,379
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,612
Expert (over 8 years): $74,949

Levels	Salary
Inventory... Level Inventory Planner	$53,560
Inventory... Level Inventory Planner	$61,787
Inventory... Level Inventory Planner	$73,379
Inventory... Level Inventory Planner	$97,612
Inventory... Level Inventory Planner	$74,949

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How Do Inventory 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 Inventory Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,031.
California: $67,773.
Massachusetts: $66,870.

District of Columbia $68,031 California $67,773 Massachusetts $66,870 Washington $66,624 New Jersey $66,599 Alaska $66,513 Connecticut $65,666 New York $65,321

Hawaii $64,222 Rhode Island $63,705 Maryland $63,355 Minnesota $62,876 Colorado $62,692 Illinois $62,630 Oregon $62,397 Delaware $62,225

New Hampshire $62,117 Virginia $61,874 Pennsylvania $61,168 Nevada $60,811 North Dakota $60,695 Michigan $60,510 Wisconsin $60,443 Vermont $60,308

Texas $59,933 Maine $59,908 Arizona $59,871 Ohio $59,828 Georgia $59,263 Indiana $58,980 Wyoming $58,925 Utah $58,839

Iowa $58,802 Kansas $58,507 Louisiana $58,421 North Carolina $58,391 Missouri $58,378 Florida $58,139 Montana $58,010 Nebraska $57,887

Kentucky $57,819 South Carolina $57,573 Tennessee $57,420 Idaho $57,358 New Mexico $56,910 Oklahoma $56,811 Alabama $56,449 South Dakota $55,841

Arkansas $55,509 West Virginia $55,331 Mississippi $54,796

Top Paying Cities for Inventory 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:

Lincoln: $61,944
Little Creek: $62,398
Magnolia: $62,308

Lincoln, DE $61,944 Little Creek, DE $62,398 Magnolia, DE $62,308 Milford, DE $62,102 Marydel, DE $62,204 Millsboro, DE $61,685 Millville, DE $61,780 Milton, DE $61,887

Nassau, DE $61,932 Ocean View, DE $61,769 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,888 Seaford, DE $61,923 Selbyville, DE $61,667 Smyrna, DE $62,441 Viola, DE $62,153 Woodside, DE $62,320

Bear, DE $62,177 Newark, DE $62,153 Claymont, DE $62,281 Delaware City, DE $62,215 Hockessin, DE $62,148 Kirkwood, DE $62,204 Middletown, DE $62,228 Montchanin, DE $62,162

New Castle, DE $62,171 Odessa, DE $62,258 Port Penn, DE $62,300 Rockland, DE $62,168 Saint Georges, DE $62,208 Townsend, DE $62,304 Winterthur, DE $62,175 Lewes, DE $61,911

Wilmington, DE $62,151 Dover, DE $62,398 Dover Afb, DE $62,069 Bethany Beach, DE $61,704 Bethel, DE $61,768 Bridgeville, DE $61,914 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,222 Cheswold, DE $62,378

Clayton, DE $62,379 Dagsboro, DE $61,661 Delmar, DE $61,562 Ellendale, DE $61,749 Felton, DE $62,097 Fenwick Island, DE $61,675 Frankford, DE $61,567 Frederica, DE $62,158

Georgetown, DE $61,638 Greenwood, DE $61,924 Harbeson, DE $61,704 Harrington, DE $62,018 Hartly, DE $62,211 Houston, DE $61,930 Kenton, DE $62,383 Laurel, DE $61,601

Yorklyn, DE $62,166

Inventory Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Inventory Planner roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Inventory Planner positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Inventory Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Inventory Planner

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$87,114	$42.0	40%
Internet	$77,781	$37.0	25%
Biotechnology	$74,670	$36.0	20%
Insurance	$71,558	$34.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$68,447	$33.0	10%

Inventory Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Inventory 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$56,559

Average $62,225/year

$68,181

$4,713

Average $5,185/month

$5,682

$1,088

Average $1,197/week

$1,311

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,181	$5,682	$1,311	$33
Average	$62,225	$5,185	$1,197	$30
25th Percentile	$56,559	$4,713	$1,088	$27

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