Community Planner Salary in the United States

How much does a Community Planner make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Planner in the United States is $92,498 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,803
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,927 to $107,314
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,213
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Community Planner Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $107,314 $8,943 $2,064 $52
Average $92,498 $7,708 $1,779 $44
25th Percentile $82,927 $6,911 $1,595 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Community Planner Salaries

A Community 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 Community Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community 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): $76,230
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,409
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,205
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,356
  • Expert (over 8 years): $124,949
Levels Salary
Community... Level Community Planner$76,230
Community... Level Community Planner$91,409
Community... Level Community Planner$107,205
Community... Level Community Planner$128,356
Community... Level Community Planner$124,949
$76,230 0 yr
$91,409 < 2 yrs
$107,205 2-4 yrs
$128,356 5-8 yrs
$124,949 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Community 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: $116,668
  • San Francisco: $115,391
  • Oakland: $112,959

What Skills Can Increase a Community Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.31% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Customer Service 6.31%
Salesforce 2.14%
Data Entry 1.55%
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 Community Planner's salary.
  • Community Management: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Customer Focus: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Community Management
$110,998
20%
Customer Focus
$104,523
13%
Leadership
$100,823
9%
Time Management
$99,898
8%
Analysis
$99,898
8%
Effective Communication
$99,898
8%
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Community Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Community Planner roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Community Planner positions in Business Services or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Community Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Community Planner

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$106,373$51.015%
Healthcare$97,123$47.05%

How Education impacts a Community Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Community Planners 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 Community Planner with a Bachelor's Degree is between $86,925 and $96,468).

Community Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Community Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 15.8%
High School 15.8%
Associates 10.5%
Bachelors 52.6%
Masters 21.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Community Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Community 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

Salary Trends for Community Planner

Salaries for a Community Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,680 in 2023 to around $89,532 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Community Planner salary trends, .

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$90,268
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