Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Strategic Planning Associate in California is $75,261 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.
However, a Strategic Planning Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
Recruit with AI
Strategic Planning Associate Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $83,176 | $6,931 | $1,600 | $40 |
| Average | $75,261 | $6,272 | $1,447 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,277 | $5,856 | $1,351 | $34 |
Blue Shield Of California - Long Beach, CA
Staffing the Universe - Oakland, CA
Atlassian - San Francisco, CA
Dandelion Chocolate - San Francisco, CA
A Strategic Planning Associate'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Strategic Planning Associate'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Strategic... Level Strategic Planning Associate | $74,680 |
| Strategic... Level Strategic Planning Associate | $89,162 |
| Strategic... Level Strategic Planning Associate | $104,205 |
| Strategic... Level Strategic Planning Associate | $137,173 |
| Strategic... Level Strategic Planning Associate | $175,047 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Strategic Planning Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Strategic Planning Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Strategic Planning Associate positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Strategic Planning Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $90,314 | $43.0 | 20% |
| Financial Services | $86,551 | $42.0 | 15% |
| Healthcare | $86,551 | $42.0 | 15% |
| Internet | $86,551 | $42.0 | 15% |
| Energy & Utilities | $82,788 | $40.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Strategic Planning Associate'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $83,176 | $6,931 | $1,600 | $40 |
| Average | $75,261 | $6,272 | $1,447 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,277 | $5,856 | $1,351 | $34 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Strategic Planning Associate job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | Santa Clara, CA
A leading global technology firm in California seeks a Head of Strategic Analysis & Planning.This role involves developing market insights, informing strat... more
9 Days Ago
California Jobs
San Diego, CA
California Jobs | San Diego, CA
OverviewDirector, Strategic Partnerships & Planning - This role reports into an executive leader at Anywhere Integrated Services.Our team is focused on des... more
11 Days Ago
HP
Palo Alto, CA
HP | Palo Alto, CA
HP occasionally offers work authorization sponsorship for critical need roles. However, this opportunity currently does not offer work authorization sponso... more
9 Days Ago
Socket.dev
Newport Beach, CA
Socket.dev | Newport Beach, CA
Socket.dev is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead all financial functions and drive the company’s growth, sustainability, and shareholder value. Yo... more
11 Days Ago
Cisco
San Jose, CA
Cisco | San Jose, CA
The application window is expected to close on:02/12/2026Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicat... more
9 Days Ago
Honda
Torrance, CA
Honda | Torrance, CA
Customer Experience, Marketing & Strategic Planning Co-op/Intern - Fall 2026This job description reflects potential openings for the Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern... more
9 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
