Program Planner/Scheduler Salary in the United States

How much does a Program Planner/Scheduler make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Planner/Scheduler in the United States is $72,721 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,791
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,571 to $80,086
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,061
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Program Planner/Scheduler Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,086 $6,674 $1,540 $39
Average $72,721 $6,060 $1,398 $35
25th Percentile $65,571 $5,464 $1,261 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Program Planner/Scheduler Salaries

A Program Planner/Scheduler'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 Program Planner/Scheduler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Program Planner/Scheduler'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): $72,179
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,642
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,531
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,734
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,428
Levels Salary
Program P... Level Program Planner/Scheduler$72,179
Planner/S... Level Program Planner/Scheduler$93,642
Planner/S... Level Program Planner/Scheduler$125,531
Planner/S... Level Program Planner/Scheduler$148,734
Planner/S... Level Program Planner/Scheduler$167,428
$72,179 0 yr
$93,642 < 2 yrs
$125,531 2-4 yrs
$148,734 5-8 yrs
$167,428 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Program Planner/Scheduler 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 Program Planner/Schedulers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,517.
  • California: $80,211.
  • Massachusetts: $79,142.

Top Paying Cities for Program Planner/Schedulers

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: $91,723
  • San Francisco: $90,719
  • Oakland: $88,807

What Skills Can Increase a Program Planner/Scheduler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 34.71% 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.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Community Development (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems." It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local communities. Community development is also understood as a professional discipline, and is defined by the International Association for Community Development (www.iacdglobal.org), the global network of community development practitioners and scholars, as "a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, economic opportunity, equality and social justice, through the organisation, education and empowerment of people within their communities, whether these be of locality, identity or interest, in urban and rural settings".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 34.71%
Purchasing 1.62%
Community Development 1.03%
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 Program Planner/Scheduler's salary.
  • Project Control: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Earned Value Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Control
$80,720
11%
Earned Value Management
$79,993
10%
Procurement
$78,539
8%
Forecasting
$77,811
7%
Program Management
$77,084
6%
Leadership
$77,084
6%
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Program Planner/Scheduler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Program Planner/Scheduler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Program Planner/Scheduler positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Program Planner/Scheduler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Program Planner/Scheduler

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$87,265$42.020%
MFG Durable$79,993$38.010%

How Education impacts a Program Planner/Scheduler's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Program Planner/Schedulers 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 Program Planner/Scheduler with a Bachelor's Degree is between $69,624 and $74,610).

Program Planner/Scheduler Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Program Planner/Scheduler
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 11.8%
Associates 7.9%
Bachelors 56.6%
Masters 18.4%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Program Planner/Scheduler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Planner/Scheduler'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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Salary Trends for Program Planner/Scheduler

Salaries for a Program Planner/Scheduler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,233 in 2023 to around $73,817 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Planner/Scheduler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Planner/Scheduler Over Time

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$74,233
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$74,344
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FAQ about Program Planner/Scheduler

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Program Planner/Scheduler?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Program Planner/Scheduler roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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