What are the main factors that influence a Lead Planner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Planner's salary?

A Lead Planner's salary grows with experience: a Maintenance Planner II (2-4 years)earns $93,766, a Maintenance Planner III (4-7 years)earns $117,783, a Lead Planner (7+ years)earns $135,634, a Maintenance Planning Supervisor (7+ years)earns $117,845, a Maintenance Planning Manager (7+ years)earns $150,222,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Planner?

Lead Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Planner roles are District of Columbia $149,755, California $149,187, Massachusetts $147,199. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Planner roles make?

Salaries for Lead Planner level roles vary by specialization: Planner/Scheduler IV - Construction: $145,717; Maintenance Planner IV: $131,487; Media Planner IV: $115,390; Environmental Planner- Lead: $113,200; Environmental Planner IV: $113,195.

Lead Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Planner make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Planner in Delaware is $136,974 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,793
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,440 to $155,199
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,118

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Lead Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,199	$12,933	$2,985	$75
Average	$136,974	$11,414	$2,634	$66
25th Percentile	$123,440	$10,287	$2,374	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Planner Salaries

A Lead 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 Experience Level Affects Lead Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $93,766
Early Career (1-2 years): $117,783
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,634
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,845
Expert (over 8 years): $150,222

Levels	Salary
Maintenan... Level Lead Planner	$93,766
Maintenan... Level Lead Planner	$117,783
Lead Plan... Level Lead Planner	$135,634
Maintenan... Level Lead Planner	$117,845
Maintenan... Level Lead Planner	$150,222

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How Do Lead 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 Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,755.
California: $149,187.
Massachusetts: $147,199.

District of Columbia $149,755 California $149,187 Massachusetts $147,199 Washington $146,658 New Jersey $146,604 Alaska $146,415 Connecticut $144,548 New York $143,791

Hawaii $141,370 Rhode Island $140,233 Maryland $139,462 Minnesota $138,407 Colorado $138,002 Illinois $137,866 Oregon $137,352 Delaware $136,974

New Hampshire $136,736 Virginia $136,203 Pennsylvania $134,647 Nevada $133,863 North Dakota $133,606 Michigan $133,200 Wisconsin $133,051 Vermont $132,754

Texas $131,929 Maine $131,875 Arizona $131,793 Ohio $131,699 Georgia $130,454 Indiana $129,832 Wyoming $129,711 Utah $129,521

Iowa $129,440 Kansas $128,791 Louisiana $128,601 North Carolina $128,534 Missouri $128,507 Florida $127,979 Montana $127,695 Nebraska $127,425

Kentucky $127,276 South Carolina $126,735 Tennessee $126,397 Idaho $126,261 New Mexico $125,274 Oklahoma $125,058 Alabama $124,260 South Dakota $122,921

Arkansas $122,190 West Virginia $121,798 Mississippi $120,621

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $141,762
Little Creek: $140,450
Magnolia: $141,031

Lincoln, DE $141,762 Little Creek, DE $140,450 Magnolia, DE $141,031 Milford, DE $141,762 Marydel, DE $139,922 Millsboro, DE $141,762 Millville, DE $142,709 Milton, DE $141,762

Nassau, DE $141,762 Ocean View, DE $142,709 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,709 Seaford, DE $140,274 Selbyville, DE $142,709 Smyrna, DE $139,760 Viola, DE $141,031 Woodside, DE $140,626

Bear, DE $138,732 Newark, DE $138,786 Claymont, DE $138,894 Delaware City, DE $138,786 Hockessin, DE $138,894 Kirkwood, DE $138,786 Middletown, DE $139,476 Montchanin, DE $138,894

New Castle, DE $138,894 Odessa, DE $139,665 Port Penn, DE $138,407 Rockland, DE $138,894 Saint Georges, DE $138,786 Townsend, DE $139,462 Winterthur, DE $138,894 Lewes, DE $141,762

Wilmington, DE $138,894 Dover, DE $140,382 Dover Afb, DE $140,707 Bethany Beach, DE $142,709 Bethel, DE $140,274 Bridgeville, DE $141,762 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,531 Cheswold, DE $140,058

Clayton, DE $139,706 Dagsboro, DE $142,709 Delmar, DE $140,274 Ellendale, DE $141,762 Felton, DE $141,762 Fenwick Island, DE $142,709 Frankford, DE $142,709 Frederica, DE $141,762

Georgetown, DE $141,762 Greenwood, DE $141,762 Harbeson, DE $141,762 Harrington, DE $141,762 Hartly, DE $139,638 Houston, DE $141,762 Kenton, DE $139,706 Laurel, DE $140,274

Yorklyn, DE $138,894

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

Understanding how a Lead 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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$123,440

Average $136,974/year

$155,199

$10,287

Average $11,414/month

$12,933

$2,374

Average $2,634/week

$2,985

$59

Average $66/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,199	$12,933	$2,985	$75
Average	$136,974	$11,414	$2,634	$66
25th Percentile	$123,440	$10,287	$2,374	$59

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