Inventory Planning Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Inventory Planning Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inventory Planning Manager in the United States is $97,728 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Inventory Planning Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,855
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,678 to $108,787
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,439
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Inventory Planning Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $108,787 $9,066 $2,092 $52
Average $97,728 $8,144 $1,879 $47
25th Percentile $88,678 $7,390 $1,705 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Inventory Planning Manager Salaries

An Inventory Planning Manager'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 Inventory Planning Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inventory Planning Manager'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): $77,380
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,839
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,915
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,169
  • Expert (over 8 years): $185,490
Levels Salary
Inventory... Level Inventory Planning Manager$77,380
Inventory... Level Inventory Planning Manager$85,839
Inventory... Level Inventory Planning Manager$96,915
Inventory... Level Inventory Planning Manager$137,169
Inventory... Level Inventory Planning Manager$185,490
$77,380 0 yr
$85,839 < 2 yrs
$96,915 2-4 yrs
$137,169 5-8 yrs
$185,490 > 8 yrs
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How Do Inventory Planning Manager 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 Inventory Planning Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $108,205.
  • California: $107,794.
  • Massachusetts: $106,358.

Top Paying Cities for Inventory Planning Managers

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: $123,265
  • San Francisco: $121,915
  • Oakland: $119,346

What Skills Can Increase an Inventory Planning Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.74% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.74%
ERP 1.93%
Data Analysis 1.17%
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 an Inventory Planning Manager's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Forecasting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$103,592
6%
Project Management
$103,592
6%
Forecasting
$103,592
6%
Data Analysis
$102,615
5%
Collaboration
$102,615
5%
Supply Chain
$102,615
5%
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Inventory Planning Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Inventory Planning Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Inventory Planning Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Inventory Planning Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Inventory Planning Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$122,160$59.025%
Financial Services$117,274$56.020%
Pharmaceuticals$117,274$56.020%
Software & Networking$112,388$54.015%
Aerospace & Defense$107,501$52.010%

How Education impacts an Inventory Planning Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Inventory Planning Managers 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 an Inventory Planning Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $101,536 and $109,500).

Inventory Planning Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Inventory Planning Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 32.5%
Associates 15.3%
Bachelors 40.2%
Masters 11.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Inventory Planning Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Inventory Planning Manager'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Inventory Planning Manager

Salaries for an Inventory Planning Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $102,564 in 2023 to around $102,709 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Inventory Planning Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Inventory Planning Manager Over Time

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$102,564
2024
$103,362
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Merchandise Planning, Allocation & Inventory Management. About the Company. Online registry for baby items. Industry. Retail. Type. Private... more

    20 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. About the Company. Prominent private equity firm. Industry. Venture Capital & Private Equity. Type. Private Equity... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis. About the Company. Growing private equity-backed healthcare organization focused on financial plan... more

    5 Days Ago

  • giftHEALTH Inc

    Columbus, OH

    giftHEALTH Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description:Description. About Us. At Gifthealth, we're revolutionizing the way people experience healthcare by simplifyi... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis. About the Company. Innovative provider of corporate performance management (CPM) software. Industry. ... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. About the Company. Dynamic financial services company specializing in automotive finance solutions. Indust... more

    7 Days Ago

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FAQ about Inventory Planning Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Inventory Planning Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Inventory Planning Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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