What are the main factors that influence a Senior Production 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 Senior Production Planner?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Production Planner roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Senior Production Planner's salary?

A Senior Production Planner's salary grows with experience: a Project Planner I (0-2 years)earns $71,123, a Senior Production Planner (2-4 years)earns $84,215, a Project Planner III (4-7 years)earns $111,536,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Production Planner?

Senior Production Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Production Planner roles are District of Columbia $92,842, California $92,489, Massachusetts $91,257. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Production Planner roles make?

Salaries for Senior Production Planner level roles vary by specialization: Production Planner Manager: $132,824; Master Production Planner: $106,479; Production Planner And Scheduler: $103,099; Production Planner, Sr: $91,989; Materials Planner III: $86,974.

Senior Production Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Production Planner make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Production Planner in Delaware is $84,918 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,166
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,982 to $94,469
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,668

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Senior Production Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,469	$7,872	$1,817	$45
Average	$84,918	$7,076	$1,633	$41
25th Percentile	$77,982	$6,499	$1,500	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Production Planner Salaries

A Senior Production 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 Do Senior Production 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 Senior Production Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,842.
California: $92,489.
Massachusetts: $91,257.

District of Columbia $92,842 California $92,489 Massachusetts $91,257 Washington $90,921 New Jersey $90,888 Alaska $90,770 Connecticut $89,613 New York $89,144

Hawaii $87,643 Rhode Island $86,938 Maryland $86,460 Minnesota $85,806 Colorado $85,555 Illinois $85,471 Oregon $85,152 Delaware $84,918

New Hampshire $84,770 Virginia $84,440 Pennsylvania $83,475 Nevada $82,989 North Dakota $82,830 Michigan $82,578 Wisconsin $82,486 Vermont $82,301

Texas $81,790 Maine $81,756 Arizona $81,706 Ohio $81,647 Georgia $80,876 Indiana $80,490 Wyoming $80,415 Utah $80,297

Iowa $80,247 Kansas $79,844 Louisiana $79,727 North Carolina $79,685 Missouri $79,668 Florida $79,341 Montana $79,165 Nebraska $78,998

Kentucky $78,905 South Carolina $78,570 Tennessee $78,360 Idaho $78,276 New Mexico $77,664 Oklahoma $77,530 Alabama $77,035 South Dakota $76,205

Arkansas $75,752 West Virginia $75,509 Mississippi $74,780

Top Paying Cities for Senior Production 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: $84,535
Little Creek: $85,154
Magnolia: $85,032

Lincoln, DE $84,535 Little Creek, DE $85,154 Magnolia, DE $85,032 Milford, DE $84,750 Marydel, DE $84,889 Millsboro, DE $84,180 Millville, DE $84,310 Milton, DE $84,456

Nassau, DE $84,518 Ocean View, DE $84,296 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,458 Seaford, DE $84,506 Selbyville, DE $84,156 Smyrna, DE $85,213 Viola, DE $84,820 Woodside, DE $85,048

Bear, DE $84,852 Newark, DE $84,820 Claymont, DE $84,994 Delaware City, DE $84,905 Hockessin, DE $84,813 Kirkwood, DE $84,889 Middletown, DE $84,922 Montchanin, DE $84,832

New Castle, DE $84,845 Odessa, DE $84,964 Port Penn, DE $85,021 Rockland, DE $84,840 Saint Georges, DE $84,895 Townsend, DE $85,026 Winterthur, DE $84,850 Lewes, DE $84,489

Wilmington, DE $84,817 Dover, DE $85,154 Dover Afb, DE $84,705 Bethany Beach, DE $84,207 Bethel, DE $84,295 Bridgeville, DE $84,493 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,914 Cheswold, DE $85,126

Clayton, DE $85,129 Dagsboro, DE $84,149 Delmar, DE $84,014 Ellendale, DE $84,269 Felton, DE $84,743 Fenwick Island, DE $84,167 Frankford, DE $84,020 Frederica, DE $84,827

Georgetown, DE $84,117 Greenwood, DE $84,507 Harbeson, DE $84,206 Harrington, DE $84,636 Hartly, DE $84,899 Houston, DE $84,515 Kenton, DE $85,133 Laurel, DE $84,066

Yorklyn, DE $84,838

Senior Production Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Production Planner 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 Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Senior Production Planner positions in Telecom or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Production Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Production Planner

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$101,901	$49.0	20%
Biotechnology	$101,901	$49.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$101,901	$49.0	20%
Financial Services	$101,901	$49.0	20%
Internet	$101,901	$49.0	20%

Senior Production Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Production 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

$77,982

Average $84,918/year

$94,469

$6,499

Average $7,076/month

$7,872

$1,500

Average $1,633/week

$1,817

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,469	$7,872	$1,817	$45
Average	$84,918	$7,076	$1,633	$41
25th Percentile	$77,982	$6,499	$1,500	$37

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