Lead Demand Planner Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Demand Planner make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Demand Planner in the United States is $85,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,520
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,629 to $91,200
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,772
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Lead Demand Planner Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,200 $7,600 $1,754 $44
Average $85,358 $7,113 $1,641 $41
25th Percentile $75,629 $6,302 $1,454 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Demand Planner Salaries

A Lead Demand 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 Experience Level Affects Lead Demand Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Demand 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): $69,649
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,033
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,445
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,613
  • Expert (over 8 years): $148,334
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Lead Demand Planner$69,649
Lead Dema... Level Lead Demand Planner$86,033
Informati... Level Lead Demand Planner$100,445
Informati... Level Lead Demand Planner$123,613
Informati... Level Lead Demand Planner$148,334
$69,649 0 yr
$86,033 < 2 yrs
$100,445 2-4 yrs
$123,613 5-8 yrs
$148,334 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead Demand 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 Lead Demand Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,508.
  • California: $94,149.
  • Massachusetts: $92,895.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Demand 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: $107,661
  • San Francisco: $106,603
  • Oakland: $104,239

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Demand Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.05% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
  • Emerging Technology (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Emerging technology is a term generally used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of an existing technology.
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Troubleshooting 6.05%
Auditing 2.27%
Emerging Technology 1.8%
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 Lead Demand Planner's salary.
  • Emerging Technology: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Employee Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Emerging Technology
 $92,186
8%
Employee Engagement
 $90,479
6%
Teamwork
 $89,625
5%
Verbal Communication
 $88,772
4%
Critical Thinking
 $87,918
3%
Data Analytics
 $87,918
3%
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How Education impacts a Lead Demand Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Demand Planners enter the field with a Associate'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 Lead Demand Planner with a Associate's Degree is between $84,796 and $89,930).

Lead Demand Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Demand Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 1.9%
Associates 1.9%
Bachelors 51.6%
Masters 44.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Demand Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Demand 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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$75,629
Average $85,358/year
$91,200
$6,302
Average $7,113/month
$7,600
$1,454
Average $1,641/week
$1,754
$36
Average $41/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,200 $7,600 $1,754 $44
Average $85,358 $7,113 $1,641 $41
25th Percentile $75,629 $6,302 $1,454 $36

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Salary Trends for Lead Demand Planner

Salaries for a Lead Demand Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $86,838 in 2023 to around $85,942 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Demand Planner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Demand Planner Over Time

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$86,642
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2024 $86,642
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