Manager, Planning Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager, Planning make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager, Planning in the United States is $137,693 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,323
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,932 to $147,968
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,403
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Manager, Planning Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $147,968 $12,331 $2,846 $71
Average $137,693 $11,474 $2,648 $66
25th Percentile $123,932 $10,328 $2,383 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Manager, Planning Salaries

A Manager, Planning'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 Manager, Planning Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager, Planning'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): $131,607
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $132,247
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,379
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,938
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,506
Levels Salary
Entry Level Manager, Planning$131,607
Intermediate Level Manager, Planning$132,247
Senior Level Manager, Planning$134,379
Specialist Level Manager, Planning$136,938
Expert Level Manager, Planning$139,506
$131,607 0 yr
$132,247 < 2 yrs
$134,379 2-4 yrs
$136,938 5-8 yrs
$139,506 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Manager, Plannings

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: $173,672
  • San Francisco: $171,965
  • Oakland: $168,151

What Skills Can Increase a Manager, Planning's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 18.28% 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 1.34% 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.
  • RFP (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it.
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Planning 18.28%
Microsoft Office 1.34%
RFP 1.01%
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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 Manager, Planning's salary.
  • Corporate Strategy: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Capture Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Corporate Strategy
 $147,332
7%
Consulting Management
 $147,332
7%
Capture Management
 $147,332
7%
Alignment
 $143,201
4%
Competitive Intelligence
 $143,201
4%
Consulting
 $141,824
3%
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How Education impacts a Manager, Planning's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager, Plannings 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 Manager, Planning with a Bachelor's Degree is between $149,879 and $159,529).

Manager, Planning Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager, Planning
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 0.3%
Associates 2.1%
Bachelors 25.4%
Masters 69.0%
Doctorate 2.8%
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Manager, Planning Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager, Planning'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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$123,932
Average $137,693/year
$147,968
$10,328
Average $11,474/month
$12,331
$2,383
Average $2,648/week
$2,846
$60
Average $66/hour
$71
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $147,968 $12,331 $2,846 $71
Average $137,693 $11,474 $2,648 $66
25th Percentile $123,932 $10,328 $2,383 $60

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Salary Trends for Manager, Planning

Salaries for a Manager, Planning can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $142,447 in 2023 to around $141,472 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager, Planning salary trends, .

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