Planning Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Planning Consultant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Planning Consultant in the United States is $107,847 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,911
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,087 to $116,779
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,022
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Planning Consultant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $116,779 $9,732 $2,246 $56
Average $107,847 $8,987 $2,074 $52
25th Percentile $100,087 $8,341 $1,925 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Planning Consultant Salaries

A Planning Consultant'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.

Top Paying Cities for Planning Consultants

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: $136,027
  • San Francisco: $134,538
  • Oakland: $131,703

What Skills Can Increase a Planning Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 49.83% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Wealth Management (Mentioned in 0.25% Job Postings): Wealth management is an investment-advisory discipline which incorporates financial planning, investment portfolio management and a number of aggregated financial services offered by a complex mix of asset managers, custodial banks, retail banks, financial planners and others. There is no equivalent of a stock exchange to consolidate the allocation of investments and promulgate fund pricing and as such it is considered a fragmented and decentralised industry. High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), small-business owners and families who desire the assistance of a credentialed financial advisory specialist call upon wealth managers to coordinate retail banking, estate planning, legal resources, tax professionals and investment management. Wealth managers can have backgrounds as independent Chartered Financial Consultants, Certified Financial Planners or Chartered Financial Analysts (in the United States), Certified International Investment Analysts, Chartered Strategic Wealth Professionals (in Canada), Chartered Financial Planners (in the UK), or any credentialed (such as MBA) professional money managers who work to enhance the income, growth and tax-favored treatment of long-term investors.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 0.16% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 49.83%
Wealth Management 0.25%
Accounting 0.16%
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 Planning Consultant's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Strategic Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Building Rapport: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$125,103
16%
Strategic Planning
$124,024
15%
Building Rapport
$122,946
14%
Tax Planning
$118,632
10%
Spreadsheet Software
$117,553
9%
Guest Service
$117,553
9%
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How Education impacts a Planning Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Planning Consultants 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 Planning Consultant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $101,930 and $112,436).

Planning Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Planning Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 4.8%
Associates 1.6%
Bachelors 38.1%
Masters 36.5%
Doctorate 19.0%
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Planning Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Planning Consultant'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Planning Consultant

Salaries for a Planning Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $118,572 in 2023 to around $117,746 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Planning Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Planning Consultant Over Time

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2023
$118,572
2024
$118,396
2025
$117,746
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2023 $118,572
2024 $118,396
2025 $117,746
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