What are the main factors that influence an Estate 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 Estate Planner?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Estate Planner roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Estate Planner's salary?

An Estate Planner's salary grows with experience: an Estate Planner (7+ years)earns $110,055, a Finance & Insurance Manager (7+ years)earns $97,266, an Estate Planning Director (7+ years)earns $131,192,

What are the highest paying states for an Estate Planner?

Estate Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Estate Planner roles are District of Columbia $121,061, California $120,602, Massachusetts $118,995. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Estate Planner roles make?

Salaries for Estate Planner level roles vary by specialization: Estate Manager: $188,135; Estate Agent: $116,156; Estate Paralegal: $106,734; Estate Administrator: $97,013; Planner: $91,865.

Estate Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does an Estate Planner make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Estate Planner in Delaware is $110,729 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,215
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,760 to $119,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,504

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Estate Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,881	$9,990	$2,305	$58
Average	$110,729	$9,227	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$102,760	$8,563	$1,976	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Estate Planner Salaries

An Estate 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 Estate 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 Estate Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $121,061.
California: $120,602.
Massachusetts: $118,995.

District of Columbia $121,061 California $120,602 Massachusetts $118,995 Washington $118,557 New Jersey $118,514 Alaska $118,361 Connecticut $116,852 New York $116,239

Hawaii $114,282 Rhode Island $113,364 Maryland $112,740 Minnesota $111,888 Colorado $111,560 Illinois $111,450 Oregon $111,035 Delaware $110,729

New Hampshire $110,536 Virginia $110,105 Pennsylvania $108,848 Nevada $108,214 North Dakota $108,006 Michigan $107,678 Wisconsin $107,558 Vermont $107,317

Texas $106,650 Maine $106,607 Arizona $106,541 Ohio $106,464 Georgia $105,458 Indiana $104,955 Wyoming $104,857 Utah $104,704

Iowa $104,638 Kansas $104,114 Louisiana $103,960 North Carolina $103,906 Missouri $103,884 Florida $103,458 Montana $103,228 Nebraska $103,009

Kentucky $102,889 South Carolina $102,452 Tennessee $102,178 Idaho $102,069 New Mexico $101,271 Oklahoma $101,096 Alabama $100,451 South Dakota $99,368

Arkansas $98,778 West Virginia $98,461 Mississippi $97,509

Top Paying Cities for Estate 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: $110,230
Little Creek: $111,037
Magnolia: $110,877

Lincoln, DE $110,230 Little Creek, DE $111,037 Magnolia, DE $110,877 Milford, DE $110,510 Marydel, DE $110,691 Millsboro, DE $109,768 Millville, DE $109,937 Milton, DE $110,127

Nassau, DE $110,207 Ocean View, DE $109,918 Rehoboth Beach, DE $110,129 Seaford, DE $110,192 Selbyville, DE $109,736 Smyrna, DE $111,113 Viola, DE $110,602 Woodside, DE $110,899

Bear, DE $110,643 Newark, DE $110,602 Claymont, DE $110,828 Delaware City, DE $110,712 Hockessin, DE $110,592 Kirkwood, DE $110,691 Middletown, DE $110,734 Montchanin, DE $110,617

New Castle, DE $110,633 Odessa, DE $110,789 Port Penn, DE $110,863 Rockland, DE $110,628 Saint Georges, DE $110,699 Townsend, DE $110,870 Winterthur, DE $110,641 Lewes, DE $110,170

Wilmington, DE $110,597 Dover, DE $111,037 Dover Afb, DE $110,452 Bethany Beach, DE $109,803 Bethel, DE $109,916 Bridgeville, DE $110,175 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,724 Cheswold, DE $111,001

Clayton, DE $111,004 Dagsboro, DE $109,726 Delmar, DE $109,550 Ellendale, DE $109,882 Felton, DE $110,501 Fenwick Island, DE $109,750 Frankford, DE $109,559 Frederica, DE $110,611

Georgetown, DE $109,684 Greenwood, DE $110,193 Harbeson, DE $109,801 Harrington, DE $110,361 Hartly, DE $110,705 Houston, DE $110,204 Kenton, DE $111,010 Laurel, DE $109,619

Yorklyn, DE $110,625

Estate Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Estate Planner roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Estate Planner positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Estate Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Estate Planner

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$121,801	$59.0	10%

Estate Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Estate 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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$102,760

Average $110,729/year

$119,881

$8,563

Average $9,227/month

$9,990

$1,976

Average $2,129/week

$2,305

$49

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,881	$9,990	$2,305	$58
Average	$110,729	$9,227	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$102,760	$8,563	$1,976	$49

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