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Schedule planning manager salary

Average schedule planning manager salary

$84,922

$40.83 hourly rate

Entry-level schedule planning manager salary
$65,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Schedule Planning Manager Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Schedule Planning Manager is approximately $84,922 per year, translating to about $41 per hour. This compensation can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, geographic location, and industry sector.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level managers may start with lower salaries, while those with extensive experience can earn significantly more. For instance, a seasoned Schedule Planning Manager with over ten years of experience can command salaries exceeding $100,000.

Regional Variations

Salary also varies by state. For example, Schedule Planning Managers in California and New York tend to earn higher salaries, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals in those areas. In contrast, states like Texas and Florida may offer lower average salaries but often compensate with a lower cost of living.

Opportunities for Advancement

Job seekers should consider the potential for salary growth. With the right skills and experience, moving into higher managerial roles or specialized sectors can lead to lucrative opportunities. Utilize platforms like Zippia to explore job openings, salary insights, and career advancement resources tailored for Schedule Planning Managers.

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Where can a Schedule Planning Manager earn more?

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Meta$145,661
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Schedule planning manager salaries by experience level

Average schedule planning manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for schedule planning managers are Colorado, New Hampshire, and Idaho. The lowest average schedule planning manager salary states are Pennsylvania, Utah, and Rhode Island.

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Highest paying states for schedule planning managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$101,439$48.77
2Idaho$97,375$46.81
3Colorado$103,900$49.95
4Washington$97,001$46.64
5Virginia$90,037$43.29
6Maine$94,451$45.41
7Massachusetts$90,708$43.61
8Tennessee$90,269$43.40
9New Mexico$92,383$44.41
10California$89,750$43.15
11West Virginia$90,039$43.29
12Connecticut$84,052$40.41
13Michigan$85,561$41.14
14Arkansas$87,341$41.99
15North Carolina$81,548$39.21
16North Dakota$81,990$39.42
17Alaska$87,562$42.10
18District of Columbia$84,879$40.81
19Kentucky$85,048$40.89
20Arizona$79,096$38.03
21Texas$85,151$40.94
22Louisiana$87,603$42.12
23Maryland$80,841$38.87
24New York$80,554$38.73
25Hawaii$79,537$38.24
26Wisconsin$77,440$37.23
27South Dakota$76,742$36.90
28Georgia$78,371$37.68
29Montana$79,738$38.34
30Oklahoma$79,075$38.02
31New Jersey$76,789$36.92
32Illinois$74,607$35.87
33Alabama$77,641$37.33
34Oregon$75,280$36.19
35South Carolina$77,591$37.30
36Kansas$75,429$36.26
37Nebraska$74,926$36.02
38Vermont$76,340$36.70
39Nevada$71,500$34.38
40Pennsylvania$69,528$33.43
41Indiana$69,983$33.65
42Mississippi$74,629$35.88
43Minnesota$75,616$36.35
44Ohio$71,876$34.56
45Missouri$72,603$34.91
46Rhode Island$68,577$32.97
47Iowa$73,219$35.20
48Utah$68,907$33.13
49Florida$67,326$32.37
50Delaware$67,257$32.34
51Wyoming$53,989$25.96

Highest paying cities for schedule planning managers

The highest-paying cities for schedule planning managers are Littleton, CO, Kent, WA, and Fremont, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Littleton, CO$103,841$49.92
2Kent, WA$97,099$46.68
3Fremont, CA$93,406$44.91
4Conroe, TX$85,256$40.99
5Cary, NC$81,917$39.38
6New York, NY$80,727$38.81
7Glendale, AZ$79,176$38.07
8Macon, GA$78,398$37.69
9Bridgewater, NJ$76,673$36.86
10Chicago, IL$74,608$35.87
11Indianapolis, IN$69,940$33.63
12Miami, FL$67,617$32.51
13Wilmington, DE$67,271$32.34

Schedule planning manager salary details

A schedule planning manager's salary ranges from $65,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average schedule planning manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a schedule planning manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$110,000$9,167$53
75th Percentile$97,000$8,083$47
Average$84,922$7,077$41
25th Percentile$73,000$6,083$35
10th Percentile$65,000$5,417$31

Highest paying schedule planning manager jobs

The highest paying types of schedule planning managers are planning manager, project planner, and project scheduler.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Inventory Control Lead$45,155$3,763$21.7150,694
Production Control Clerk$36,983$3,082$17.78150,965
Production Controller$53,125$4,427$25.5471,747
Inventory Control Coordinator$36,759$3,063$17.6766,599
Expeditor$39,811$3,318$19.148,185
Maintenance Clerk$31,527$2,627$15.16121,574

Top companies hiring schedule planning managers now:

  1. Ball jobs (4)
  2. Northrop Grumman jobs (5)
  3. Alaska Airlines jobs (3)
  4. Boeing jobs (6)
  5. General Dynamics jobs (3)

Which companies pay schedule planning managers the most?

Schedule planning manager salaries at Meta and Rich Products are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average schedule planning manager salary at companies like Ball and Northrop Grumman are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$145,661$70.03
2Rich Products$93,908$45.15
3Ball$93,053$44.74
4Northrop Grumman$92,757$44.59
5DuPont$92,611$44.52
6Sierra Nevada$91,647$44.06
7United$91,019$43.76
8Delta Air Lines$90,582$43.55
9Thermo Fisher Scientific$86,863$41.76
10Boeing$86,477$41.58
11Lockheed Martin$84,538$40.64
12Ultra Electronics$83,970$40.37
13Graphic Packaging International$82,333$39.58
14RTI International Metals$82,113$39.48
15Robert Half$82,101$39.47
16KBR$82,075$39.46
17HNI$81,967$39.41
18CSL Plasma$81,918$39.38
19Terminix$81,365$39.12
20Jacobs Engineering Group$81,161$39.02

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$90,000$88,600$87,200$85,800$84,400$83,000
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Schedule Planning Manager salary by industry

The average schedule planning manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average schedule planning manager salary in the technology industry is $91,019, the highest of any industry.
  • The average schedule planning manager salary in the finance industry is $87,525.
  • Schedule planning managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $79,917, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for schedule planning managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$91,019$43.76
2Transportation$87,525$42.08
3Automotive$82,487$39.66
4Energy$82,193$39.52
5Manufacturing$81,540$39.20
6Construction$81,331$39.10
7Retail$79,917$38.42

High paying schedule planning manager jobs

Schedule planning manager salary trends

The average schedule planning manager salary has risen by $11,188 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average schedule planning manager earned $73,734 annually, but today, they earn $84,922 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for schedule planning managers over the last decade.

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Average schedule planning manager salary over time

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Schedule planning manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$84,900$40.83+2.8%
2025$82,600$39.69+1.4%
2024$81,400$39.13+1.9%
2023$79,800$38.39-0.2%
2022$80,000$38.46+1.3%

Recently added schedule planning manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Northwestern MutualResource Planning Scheduling & Forecasting ManagerFranklin, WI06/30/2025$76,650
MortensonPlanning and Scheduling ManagerMinneapolis, MN06/23/2025$108,600
BoeingJr2025459954 Integrated Planning & Scheduling ManagerOklahoma City, OK06/18/2025$119,850
ClaycoScheduling and Planning ManagerMidwest, WY06/18/2025$90,000
ClaycoScheduling and Planning ManagerCulver City, CA06/18/2025$145,000
Northwestern MutualResource Planning Scheduling & Forecasting ManagerFranklin, TN06/18/2025$76,650
MortensonPlanning and Scheduling ManagerNashville, TN06/10/2025$108,600
Northrop GrummanProgram Planning and Scheduling Manager 1Linthicum, MD06/09/2025$112,600
Northrop GrummanProgram Planning and Scheduling Manager 1Rolling Meadows, IL06/07/2025$112,600
IberdrolaScheduler-Planning & Cost ControlOrange, CT06/06/2025$85,900

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